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White dry
The white Domaine de Chevalier is recognized as one of the world’s finest dry wines. The grapes comes from 7ha vineyards grown on gravel-clay soils. Hand-picked harvest. Fermentation was in barrels. Age also in barrels for 18 months (35% new oak) with bâtonnage (stirring the lees with a stick).
Complex precise and elegant nose, with aromas of vine peach, apricot, a great variety of exotic fruits (mango, lychee…) and white spring flowers (hawthorn, acacia, honeysuckle). The palate is wide, silky, concentrated and fresh with a creamy texture and a delicate fruity flesh. A charming and fine richness with a lot of persistency. Pronounced minerality and perfect balance between power, tension and freshness. Gorgeous delicacy on the finish. Great wine and great aging potential.
Serve at 10-12 °C with fish dishes, seafood, mushrooms and cheese.
The Domaine de Chevalier 2018 Blanc, a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon, offers up a gorgeous perfume of ripe Bosc pears, grapefruit oil, mandarin peel and lemongrass, leading to wafts of sea spray, lime blossom and beeswax. The medium to full-bodied palate has a seducing opulence, delivering layers of citrus, pear and floral-inspired flavors with a satiny texture and seamless freshness, finishing long with a spicy kick. It makes for a complex, decadently delicious wine right now, but give it 4-5 years in bottle to see it take on even more savory/toasty layers, and drink it for the next 10-12 years or more.
This has a complex nose of dried apple, green mango, grapefruit zest, dried honeysuckle and crushed almonds. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity and a dense, phenolic texture. Vivid and layered with fantastic precision. Very, very long. This needs time. Better from 2026.
Domaine de Chevalier is a high-level Bordeaux wine estate located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, near the village of Léognan in the southwestern part of the Bordeaux region. The estate is classified as Grand Cru Classé de Graves, a designation that recognizes the finest wines of Graves and confirms their consistent quality and long-standing tradition.
The history of Domaine de Chevalier dates back to the 17th century. The estate gained prominence as an important Bordeaux producer under Jean Ricard, who established a clear quality-driven direction that ultimately led to its recognition as a Graves Grand Cru Classé. In 1983, the property was acquired by the Bernard family, well known in the Bordeaux wine and spirits trade. Since then, Olivier Bernard and his family have continued to develop and modernize the estate, maintaining a careful balance between tradition and contemporary winemaking.
The vineyards cover approximately 65–67 hectares, the majority dedicated to red wines. The principal grape varieties are ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’, ‘Merlot’, ‘Petit Verdot’, and ‘Cabernet Franc’, while a smaller area is devoted to white wines produced from ‘Sauvignon Blanc’ and ‘Sémillon’. The terroir is typical of Pessac-Léognan, with gravel and sandy layers over clay subsoil, allowing the vines to ripen evenly.
The red wines are distinguished by aromatic complexity and firmly integrated tannins that provide structure and long ageing potential. The white wines are fresh, mineral, and expressive, with elegant acidity and a persistent finish.
Today, Domaine de Chevalier is regarded not only as a benchmark among Graves Grand Cru Classé estates, but also as a property that successfully combines traditional Bordeaux principles with modern winemaking practices.
