• 94 100

Domaine de Chevalier 2017

Red wine | Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Léognan AC

More than a Château, an Estate!

The 2017 vintage, marked by frost, reveals a deep and aromatic red wine, with a lot of personality, promised to evolve well. But why ''Domaine'', rather than ''Château''? Unusual in Bordeaux, this term refers to a time when people lived on a large estate, between outbuildings, woods, and varied agricultural land. Today it still signals a global vision, which goes beyond the vineyard, but which is at its service!
CHF 71.50 (75cl)
CHF 71.50 (75cl) (75cl)
CHF 9.53/10cl
  • France Bordeaux
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
    Merlot
    Petit Verdot
    Cabernet Franc
  • 5 - 25 years
Awards and reviews from professionals
  • 94 100
    Decanter
    This stands out among many of the Pessacs this year, with plenty of depth on evidence, and a more obvious personality than most. The liquorice root, cigar and grilled almond notes are perfectly woven through the cassis and bilberry fruit, and here you can feel a slight ripple through the palate, while the tannins have presence and are alive. This feels poised, like it can stretch its wings and go the distance. A great job in this vintage. Drinking Window 2025 - 2040
  • 93 100
    Yves Beck
    Purplish purple. Bouquet of good intensity with notes of blackcurrant and raspberries. When aerated I also notice the management as well as a touch of cinnamon. Tasty, juicy attack. On the palate the wine has fat, body and fine-grained tannins. They are slightly sweet and reveal themselves at the end of the mouth. Good aromatic intensity, smooth touch of tannins and fruity finish. To be continued. 2024–2042
  • 93 100
    James Suckling
    This is really delicious and round with soft and ripe tannins. Full body and juicy fruit. Shows ripeness and balance. A pretty wine to watch for the future.
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Domaine de Chevalier 2017
CHF 71.50 (75cl)
CHF 71.50 (75cl) (75cl)
Colour
Colour

Dark purple, with purplish reflections.

Nose
Nose

Aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry evolving towards notes of licorice and a touch of cinnamon.

Palate
Palate

It shows itself with fat, body and fine-grained, slightly suave tannins which open up at the end of the palate. Finish of beautiful aromatic intensity.

Domaine de Chevalier

Domaine de Chevalier

The Bernard family acquired the Domaine de Chevalier in 1983, located in a small clearing surrounded by large trees. The Domaine was classified in 1953 among the Grands Crus Classés of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Among the 45 ha of the estate, 40 are made up of red grape varieties and 5 ha are white grape varieties.
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