Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Grand Cru Classé
    Domaine de Chevalier

    Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Grand Cru Classé, 2022

    97/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    96-98/100
    The Wine Independent
    96/100
    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

    97/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Medium to full intensity, clear depth of colour as is typical in the vintage, but with lovely soft ruby nuances throughout, this is still young, more folded in on itself than many wines in 2022, has character and finesse, and ability to age, one to recommend. Maintains estate signature, and is packed with sage and clove spices, touches of incense, toast, olive paste and crayon. 40hl/h yield, 40th harvest of Olivier Bernard.
    drinking window 2030 - 2046
    date of review 03/2025
    96/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2022 Domaine de Chevalier bursts from the glass with enticing blackberry, incense and blueberry aromas that do not hold back. Despite the intensity, it retains superb delineation and focus, with beautifully integrated oak. The medium-bodied palate is packed with black fruit laced with graphite and a dash of black pepper. Very well balanced, it is unequivocally one of the most powerful wines I have encountered from Domaine de Chevalier without compromising its classicism. This is outstanding.
    drinking window 2032 - 2065
    date of review 02/2025
    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

    product details

    Specifications

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

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