L'Esprit de Chevalier 2024

Hazy yellow; citrus fruit, herbs, pineapple, spicy notes; fresh palate, very good acidity, shows drive, balance and good length, finishing on exotic fruits and preserved lemon. A lot of wine for the money.

Honeysuckle and citrus fruits, with white peach accents, blend together in the perfume. The wine is juicy and fresh, with sweet citrus, pineapple, white peach, and white pepper notes on the palate. The wine blends 70% Sauvignon Blanc, and 30% Semillon. Drink from 2026-2034. 92-92 Pts

The bouquet of Esprit shows depth and subtlety. It settles calmly through a wealth of detail, with aromas of nectarines, white flowers, and verbena. Saline on the attack, the wine stands out for its tension and bitters. These not only reinforce the aromatic intensity but also the length of the finish. A fine achievement that heralds the grand vin with enthusiasm and poise!

White peaches, sage and rosemary, good quality, sappy, fresh acidities on the finish. Still on full lees in barrels, will soften further before bottling. Harvest 4 to 16 September. 3.17 pH. 47 hl/ha

Juicy and zesty, this has a nice energy with more of a relaxed feel than some - well integrated acidity meets herbal aspects and crisp lemon and peach fruit. Soft, not as bracing as some, but still with plenty of flavour and interest.