Domaine de Chevalier - Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2017

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

This is a highly regarded estate, boasting a superb, contiguous vineyard surrounding the château—one of the best-cultivated in the Bordeaux region. Olivier Bernard is a tireless ambassador for Bordeaux wines around the world. He is also one of those who knows the value of his product most intimately, thanks to daily tastings with the estate’s countless visitors—a pioneer in welcoming the public. The whites are the most distinguished in the region, while the reds are models of Bordeaux classicism in their balance and flavor. The latest reds are very impressive for their added body and complexity. Beautiful nuances, tension, and energy define the white Spirit of the Knight, which is the perfect reflection of a great wine. The 2016, 2017, and 2018 vintages, both red and white, are simply at the pinnacle; the estate richly deserves to be awarded a 5-star rating.

Decanter

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

The 2017 Domaine de Chevalier has a deep garnet-purple color, with aromas of baked plums, black cherry compote, fruitcake, and violets, as well as earthy notes and hints of rosehip tea. Medium-bodied, the palate is full of fruit with soft, round tannins and a lively finish. A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, this vintage spent 18 months in French oak barrels, 35% of which were new.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

This red wine is classic, well-structured, and full-bodied on the palate, with a lovely smoky finish.

About the estate:

Since 1983, the Bernard family has spared no effort to keep this beautiful estate among the appellation’s top producers. Thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and a vineyard that has now reached the maturity needed to produce exceptional grapes, the wines are impeccable, both white and red. The vineyard, located in one of the appellation’s cooler areas on the edge of the Landes Forest, is tended like a garden. The white grapes are sorted with extreme care, and their vinification has become considerably more sophisticated, without altering the style or class of this highly regarded wine. Chevalier embodies finesse and elegance, without compromising its aging potential.

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

Jancis Robinson

James Suckling

About the wine:

Rich aromas of blueberry, warm stone, slate, and nuts. Hints of terracotta as well. Iodine notes. Full-bodied, round, and dense, with layers of fine tannins. Beautiful depth and intensity. Extremely long and concentrated. It needs three or four years of bottle aging before drinking. Try it after 2024.

Jeb Dunnuck

Le Figaro vins

About the wine:

A full-bodied, rich, intense, and well-balanced wine with a hint of saltiness.