domaine de chevalier blanc pessac leognan

Domaine de Chevalier

Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac Léognan, 2023

Name: Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac Léognan
Brand: Domaine de Chevalier
Price: 455 GBP

94-96/100

The Wine Independent

94-96/100

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2023
6x75cl
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£455.00

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2023 – At first approach this has a pliable soft and creamy fruit character, stone fruits mixed with a gentle wild honey note; the wine refocuses towards the mid palate and finish, though, with a pleasingly firming citrus, herb and crisp orchard fruit bite – this extends the wine into a long and intense finish. A blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon. Aging in barrels (a third new) for 16-18 months

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We feel it is equally important to for our customers that the case they buy and leave in storage with us is exactly the same case they subsequently have delivered. This may sound obvious and straightforward, yet we are one of very few merchants to have taken measures to ensure this.

We have created a system where every case is independent, thereby ensuring a trail of ownership and peace of mind for every customer.

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Critic Reviews

94-96/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

The white 2023 Domaine de Chevalier soars from the glass, after a swirl or two, with vivacious notes of white peaches, fresh pineapple, and juicy pears, leading to suggestions of coriander seed, honeysuckle, and candle wax. The medium-bodied palate is tight-knit and vibrant, with well-knit acidity and a long, chalky finish. The blend is 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon.

drinking window 2026 - 2036

date of review 05/2024

94-96/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2023 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc was picked from August 28 to September 6 at 45hL/ha. It’s a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon. This has wonderful purity on the nose, revealing scents of lime, green apple and crushed stone—one of the most precise I have encountered at this early stage. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity that lends this white Pessac-Léognan superb focus. There’s real intensity here, building with a sense of nascent confidence toward the mineral, almost slate-like finish. Very long and tender, this is a white Domaine de Chevalier from the top drawer.

drinking window 2028 - 2050

date of review 04/2024

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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.