Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Grand Cru Classé
    Domaine de Chevalier

    Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Grand Cru Classé, 2022

    96/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    96-98/100
    The Wine Independent
    95-97/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    En primeur
    1. 2022

      6x75cl

      EP

      £340.00

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    Having already tasted through all the components with Olivier Bernard and Stephane Derenoncourt in the UK, we knew this was a wonderful vintage for Domaine de Chevalier and a fitting tribute to mark Olivier's fortieth vintage. Our tasting at the estate confirmed that this is one of the best examples of his tenure. The nose is lifted and lacy with suggestions of black tea, forest fruits, plum, sandalwood, cigar smoke, all infused with herbs and spices. There's great intensity and presence. This is measured and fluid, all balance and charm, with a nervy tension running through the fruit. Lovely contours as it focusses in on the tapered, tannic seam packed with minute detail. A really assured DDC produced from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc.

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    Critic Reviews

    95-97/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2022 Domaine de Chevalier was picked from 5-30 September and represents the 40th vintage under the irrepressible Olivier Bernard, who celebrates with a one-off label. It soars from the glass with take-no-prisoner aromatics: perfumed mineral-rich red berry fruit, incense and black truffle. Pessac-like earthiness with an opposing airiness defines many a great wine from this estate. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins. Slightly powdery in texture and saline in the mouth, this gets the saliva flowing. However, the arching structure on the finish suggests it will require considerable bottle age. Cellar this for a couple of decades, and you'll be repaid handsomely. 14% alcohol.
    drinking window 2034 - 2075
    date of review 05/2023
    96-98/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge is deep garnet-purple in color. It prances out of the glass with show-stopping scents of wild blueberries, black raspberries, and redcurrant preserves, leading to suggestions of candied violets, cinnamon stick, and fragrant soil. The medium to full-bodied palate is elegantly styled, with bright, nuanced black and red berry layers beautifully supported by fine-grained tannins and wonderful tension, leading to a very long and perfumed finish on this stunning wine. pH 3.64.
    drinking window 2030 - 2065
    date of review 05/2023
    96/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Showing how it's done in 2022, Domaine de Chevalier comes in strong with a deep ruby red colour, a vibrant rim, smoked oak on the nose, edges of tar, red roses, liquorice root, and a confident delivery of full-on tannic architecture that frames the cassis and bilberry fruit. Delivers vintage signature in a carefully controlled way, with enough slate, pummice stone, mint and eucalyptus to balance things out and slow down delivery. The fruits are fully ripe, heading towards baked plum and fig, but met step by step with a corresponding cooling flavour. 40th harvest of Olivier Bernard (meaning a special label).
    drinking window 2030 - 2048
    date of review 05/2023

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pessac Léognan
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    abv:
    13.5%

    allergen information

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