domaine de chevalier blanc pessac leognan

Domaine de Chevalier

Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac Léognan, 2016

Name: Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac Léognan
Brand: Domaine de Chevalier

96/100

The Wine Independent

94/100

Vinous

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Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

The product of gravelly-clay soils, DDC Blanc is rightly regarded as one of the best whites of Bordeaux. Its fine run of form continues in 2022. As a team, we felt it was up there with the best whites of the vintage. 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon, the 2022 was cold settled, fermented and aged in barrel (finally for around 16-18 months) in a third new oak. Expressive yet contoured with alluring ripe citrus and red apples, spearmint, some dried pineapple, a hint of melon and blossom – exuberant in a way and yet it retains impeccable control. Zippy, clean on the finish, with some grip, there is plenty to admire here.

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Critic Reviews

96/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

The 2016 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc prances out with confident notions of lime cordial, orange blossoms, and grapefruit peel plus hints of struck flint, sea spray, and beeswax. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is wonderfully intense, with a satiny texture and oodles of freshness, finishing long with a compelling spiciness coming through.

drinking window 2022 - 2034

date of review 12/2022

94/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2016 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc has a well-defined bouquet of white peach, apricot and light candle wax aromas and nicely integrated oak. The well-balanced palate leads with quince and orange peel on the entry, revealing a pleasant bitter undertow and fanning out with confidence toward the saline finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

drinking window 2021 - 2040

date of review 08/2020

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Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

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13%

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.