Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan rouge 2020 - Grand Cru Classé
99/100
James Suckling
98+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
97/100
Le Figaro
97/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
96/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
96/100
Yves Beck
"This is clearly one of the estate's great vintages, which enthusiasts should run out and buy! ~ Jeff Leve
"Domaine De Chevalier's Grand Vin 2020 takes things up another notch and will be one of this house's legendary wines. Notes of pure blackcurrant, graphite, pencil and scorched earth define its incredible aromas. It attacks the palate with full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannins, no hard edges, and a big, big finish. This pure, classic, majestic Pessac-Léognan has nothing to envy the other wines of the vintage. Give it 4-6 years in bottle and it will evolve for 50, 60, 70 years or more. I love this wine." (Jeb Dunnuck 2023) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)
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Eye
Deep, dark red colour, black in the middle, brilliant
Nose
Big, intense and well-typed. Floral expression, mainly fruity. Black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry. Finely peppery and vanilla spices. Aromas of tannins and slightly peaty earth.
Mouth
Impressive sensation of density, fleshy tannins and restrained power. The wine's flesh is fine, firm and very freshly fruity. The omnipresent, high-class tannins recall the delicate, peaty flavor of great vintages for laying down. The fruit is everywhere, intensely... Power, balance, maturity, concentration, length, freshness, tension. It's all there for a great ageing vintage.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Decant 2 hours before use
Drink from
2028
Drink before
2055+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with wild mushroom ravioli, ballotine of Bresse chicken stuffed with morel mushrooms, roast pigeon on a chest...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
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
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated ( 2025 guide) 96/100 Favorite
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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 99/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
The purity of fruit here is truly remarkable, with notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, as well as hints of orange, stone and granite. A stunning wine on many levels. Full-bodied, with very fine, polished and pure tannins. Very fine texture. Lots of primary fruit. It's like picking perfectly ripe grapes. Good length. A wine for laying down. Drink after 2030.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 98+/100
About the wine:
Domaine De Chevalier's Grand Vin 2020 takes things up a notch and will be one of the house's legendary wines. Notes of pure blackcurrant, graphite, pencil and scorched earth define its incredible aromas. It attacks the palate with full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannins, no hard edges, and a big, big finish. This pure, classic, majestic Pessac-Léognan has nothing to envy the other wines of the vintage. Give it 4-6 years in bottle and it will evolve for 50, 60, 70 years or more. I love this wine. 2027-2077
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2023 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
The exhilaratingly deep nose offers exhilarating notes of blackberry, crushed strawberry, cherry and graphite. The palate is juicy, luminous and racy, with sumptuous, melted tannins. This is a very fine wine, with impressive presence through to the long finish. 2032-2062
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
It's through detail and subtlety that the Domaine de Chevalier bouquet aims to shine. And it succeeds very well! So much definition, complexity, complementarity between freshness and delicacy. The wine is inviting, ample and harmonious. Its tannins are ideal for the back end, offering excellent cellaring potential. This Domaine de Chevalier will need time to develop its many aptitudes, but it is already showing its greatness today. 2027-2045
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2023 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
As soon as the wine touches the glass, we discover a nose of black raspberry, cigar box, mint, oceanic influences, smoke, licorice, blackcurrant, blackberry and bay leaves. On the palate, the wine exudes incredible purity of fruit, dark chocolate and layers of ripe, dense, sensuously textured black, red and blue fruits that unfold harmoniously on the palate and linger for almost 50 seconds. The palate is full of energy, volume and depth, finishing with waves of red currants, crème de cassis, tobacco leaves, blackberries, savory herbs and a hint of spearmint on the finish. This is clearly one of Domaine de Chevalier's great vintages, and one that enthusiasts should run (not walk) to buy! Drink between 2026 and 2055.
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