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Red dry
The red Domaine de Chevalier, the flagship of the PessacLéognan appellation belongs to the elite of the great classified growths of Bordeaux. This wine comes from 60ha vineyards grown on gravel-clay soils. Vinification was in four vat-rooms (steel, stainless steel, tulip concrete and wooden vats) to optimize the plot selection, perfect the extraction and refining the “assemblage”. Barrel aging 16 to 20 months (35% new oak), bâtonnage 4 months (stirring the lees with a stick).
Deep color, dark red, black in the middle, brilliant. Great nose, intense and distinctive. Flowery expression mainly on the fruit. Black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry. Finely peppery and vanilla spices. Aromas of tannins and slightly peaty earth. On the palate impressive sensation of density, fleshy tannins and contained power. The flesh of the wine is fine, firm , freshly and fruity. The high-class tannins recall the earthy and peaty flavor of great vintages to keep. The fruit is everywhere, intensely. Power, balance, maturity, concentration, length, freshness, tension. Everything is there for a great vintage to keep.
Serve at 16-18 °C with beef steaks, grilled lamb ribs or hard ripened cheeses.
The purity of fruit is really something here, with blackcurrants and blackberries, together with orange, stone and granite character. Mind-boggling in many ways. Full-bodied with very fine tannins that are polished and pure. Such a fine texture. Lots of primary fruit. Like picking wonderfully ripe grapes. Great length. One for the cellar. Drink after 2030. Sep 22, 2023
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.
