Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac Léognan
    Domaine de Chevalier

    Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac Léognan, 2022

    94/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    94-96/100
    The Wine Independent
    93/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2022

      6x75cl

      EP

      £488.00

    2. 2022

      3x1.5L

      EP

      £498.00

    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

    93/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2022 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc offers more complexity on the nose than the L'Esprit, with scents of yellow fruit, melon and lime. The palate is well balanced with texture, notes of peach skin, pear and a dash of stem ginger, leading to a brisk harmonious finish. Although it does not rank among the best recent vintages due to the limitations of the growing season, this is still a capable Domaine de Chevalier Blanc.
    drinking window 2028 - 2048
    date of review 02/2025
    94-96/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    The 2022 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is made from 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon. It needs considerable swirling and coaxing to unlock notes of fresh pineapple, orange blossoms, lime cordial, and juicy pears, giving way to wafts of honeysuckle and cedar. The medium-bodied palate is electric with citrus and tropical fruit layers, framed by a racy backbone and satiny texture, finishing long and mineral-laced. This is nicely done! pH 3.32.
    drinking window 2026 - 2033
    date of review 05/2023
    94/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Touch of reduction on the first nose, intense, gunsmoke-filled aromatics, clearly aimed at extremely long ageing. Great quality, stands out for its serious structure, with clove, aniseed and fennel woven through citrus and white pear, has weight and manages to stay on the savoury side of ripe. Needs time and food. Tasted twice. 40th harvest of Olivier Bernard (meaning a special label), 33% new oak.
    drinking window 2023 - 2032
    date of review 05/2023

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pessac Léognan
    abv:
    14%

    allergen information

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