Domaine de Chevalier 2017 - Grand Cru Classé de Graves
18,5/20
Le Figaro
19/20
Bettane & Desseauve
94/100
Robert Parker
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.
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Eye
Pale gold hue, full of vivacity.
Nose
Very clean, intense and complex. Fresh fruit dominates, with notes of citrus, vine peach, fresh pineapple and acacia flower. Mineral, mentholated and smoky notes are delicately expressed.
Mouth
Full-bodied, unctuous, straightforwardly driven 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, delicate sweetness, balanced by acidity in great freshness. Very long, precise, just right 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/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 19/20 (Wine of exceptional quality)
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the wine:
Extremely refined nose, ripe but not overripe fruit, subtle oak, perfect spicy and floral notes, fat, rich mouthfeel, delicious structure, fatness and superb liveliness on the finish. Goes on forever and will age incredibly well. A great dimension.
About the domain :
Here's an estate held in high esteem by all, with a superb vineyard surrounding the château, one of 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
Wine rated ( 2020 guide) 94/100 (Great wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Closed on the nose at first, Domaine de Chevalier 2017 Blanc (composed of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon) opens with aromas of ripe pear, delicious golden apples and white peach with notions of straw, honeysuckle and chalk. Medium-bodied, the palate is seriously intense and racy, with plenty of mineral sparkle on the finish. Aged 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 spice and rich white fruit and kiwi. The acidity is high, giving the wine impressive fruitiness and aging potential, as suggested by the wood texture and flavors. To be enjoyed at full maturity in 2022.
James Suckling
Recommended area
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 18,5/20
About the wine:
Racy, taut, fresh, juicy, citrus, very long.
Customer rating
4/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. PASCAL B. Published on 15/11/2023
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