Domaine de Chevalier 2017 - Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Bordeaux
White
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18,5/20
Le Figaro
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19/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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94/100
Robert Parker
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96/100
Wine Enthusiast
"Extremely refined on the nose, the fruit is ripe but not overripe, the oak subtle, the spicy and floral notes perfect, the palate fat, rich, with a savory frame, fatness and superb vivacity on the finish. Goes on forever and will age incredibly well. A great dimension. (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) Delivery in wooden case for orders delivered in France of 6 bottles of this wine.
Features
Estate
Domaine de Chevalier
Cuvée
Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Vintage
2017
Designation
Pessac-Léognan
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
70% Sauvignon, 30% Sémillon
Terroirs
Soils of black sand and fine white gravel on remarkably well-drained clay-gravel subsoil
Viticulture
Ecological approach: inputs considered according to the vine cycle
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Direct fermentation in barrels, aging of the great wine for 18 months in barrels (1/3 new wood), with stirring of the lees.
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful pale gold hue full of liveliness.
Nose
Very clean, intense and complex. Fresh fruit dominates with notes of citrus, vine peach, fresh pineapple and acacia flower. The mentholated and smoky mineral notes are delicately expressed
Mouth
Full, unctuous, led with righteousness by the acidity of the fruit and the gravelly soil. Superbly fruity. The great richness of this wine is pulpy, leaving an impression of sweet and delicate sweetness, balanced by the acidity in a great freshness. Very long, precise, fair, straight and balanced
Serve
AT 12-14°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
À déguster sur des crustacés, des poissons, des fromages...<br/>
Domaine de Chevalier
Pessac-Léognan
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 19/20 (Wine of exceptional quality)
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 5*Stars (Outstanding producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the wine:
Nose of extreme refinement, the fruit is ripe but not too much, the woodiness subtle, the spicy and floral notes perfect, the mouth is fat, rich, with a tasty frame, fat and a superb liveliness in the finish. Prolongs to infinity and will age incredibly well. A great dimension.
About the domain :
Here's an estate held in high esteem by all, with a superb single vineyard surrounding the château, among the best cultivated in Bordeaux. Olivier Bernard is a tireless ambassador for Bordeaux wines around the world. He is also one of those who most intimately know the value of their product, thanks to daily tastings in the company of the countless visitors to the estate, a pioneer in welcoming the public. The whites are the most racy in the commune, the reds models of Bordeaux classicism in their proportions and flavor. The latest reds are impressive for their extra body and complexity. Beautiful nuances, tension and energy for the white esprit-de-chevalier, which is the perfect reflection of the great wine. The 2016, 2017 and 2018 reds and whites are simply top-notch, and the estate richly deserves its 5-star rating.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2020 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Closed on the nose at first, the Domaine de Chevalier 2017 Blanc (70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon) opens with aromas of ripe pear, delicious golden apples and white peach with hints of straw, honeysuckle and chalk. Medium-bodied, the palate is seriously intense and racy with plenty of mineral sparkle on the finish. It was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, 35% new.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
Since 1983, the Bernard family has been doing its utmost to keep this fine estate at the forefront of the appellation. Thanks to state-of-the-art technical equipment and a vineyard that is now old enough to produce great grapes, the wines are irreproachable, both white and red. The vineyard, located in one of the cooler areas of the appellation, on the edge of the Landes forest, is tended like a garden. The white grapes are sorted with extreme care, and vinification has become considerably more sophisticated, without altering the style or class of this highly reputed wine. Chevalier embodies finesse and elegance, without compromising ageing potential.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2020 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
This wine is dense, with concentrated spices and rich white and kiwi fruits. Acidity is high, giving the wine impressive fruitiness and ageing potential, as suggested by the texture and oak flavours. Enjoy at peak maturity in 2022.
James Suckling
Recommended area
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 18.5/20
About the wine:
A racy, taut, fresh, juicy, citrusy wine with great length.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. PASCAL B. Published on 15/11/2023
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