Domaine de Chevalier er et historisk vinslot i Pessac-Léognan, der kan dateres helt tilbage til 1800-tallet.

Fra slottets grusholdige vinmarker produceres der denne imponerende vin, der især siden årtusindeskiftet har præsteret på tårnhøjt niveau. 

Vinmarkerne drives med hysterisk omhu og høstes eksempelvis over flere omgange. Derudover er druerne igennem hele tre sorteringer. Først i marken, derefter ved ankomsten til vineriet og slutteligt bliver drue for drue sorteret enkeltvis.

Vinen gærer under temperaturkontrollerede forhold på en kombination af store, gamle, franske egetræsfade og stål i ca. tre uger, før vinen lagres i 18 måneder på franske fade, hvoraf 35% er nye. De første fire måneder af lagringen sker desuden med gær-resterne (lees). 

95-97+ point | The Wine Advocate:
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Domaine de Chevalier comes skipping out of the glass with energetic scents of ripe red and black currants, fresh blackberries and boysenberries, plus nuances of wild sage, cloves and cedar with a waft of lavender. The medium to full-bodied palate surprises and delights with an unexpected richness and depth that remains locked away on the nose, revealing layers of fragrant earth and floral notions framed by fantastic freshness and firm, finely grained tannins, finishing with the most gorgeous, long-lingering perfume.

95-97 point | Jeb Dunnuck:
From an estate that’s been on fire over the past decade, the 2020 Domaine De Chevalier is another brilliant wine in the making and checks in as 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. Offering impressive cassis and darker berry fruits, it has complex notes of crushed flowers, violets, and damp earth-like nuances. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, with ultra-fine tannins and a silky, layered, seamless texture, it shines for both its richness and its balance. It also shuts down quite quickly, so if you’re going to drink bottles, try one in its youth. Otherwise, be sure to give bottles 7-8 years in a cold cellar. It should have 30-40 years of overall longevity.

Druesammensætning:

65% Cabernet Sauvignon
27% Merlot
5% Petit Verdot
3% Cabernet Franc