{"title":"Chevalier \u0026 El Septimo","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lesprit-de-chevalier-pessac-leognan-white-2021-750ml","title":"L'Esprit de Chevalier Pessac-Leognan White 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS: JAMES SUCKLING -\u003c\/strong\u003e Refined and complex nose with a touch of cream and mineral to the salted lemons, chalk and gooseberries. Bright and fluid on the palate with a medium body and a pure, zesty finish. Long, bright and dissolved. 60% sauvignon and 40% semillon. Lovely now, but can hold, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 POINTS: VINOUS -\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc is a gorgeous dry white. Crushed flowers, mint, lemon peel and light tropical notes all run through this inviting, wonderfully nuanced second wine from Domaine de Chevalier. 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