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DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER Rouge Grand cru classe, Pessac-Leognan 2024 Bottle
domaine de chevalier
DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER Rouge Grand cru classe, Pessac-Leognan 2024 Bottle
About this wine
Domaine de Chevalier Rouge Grand Cru Classé, Pessac-Léognan
One of the few châteaux in Bordeaux that is equally regarded for both red and white wine, Domaine de Chevalier has gone from strength to strength since the Bernard distilling company purchased this Pessac-Leognan property in 1983. Under the watchful eye of Olivier Bernard (who was only 23 when he took over) the vineyard has doubled in size. For the rouge, the 58 hectares are planted to 63% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 5% petit verdot, and 2% cabernet franc. Stéphane Derenoncourt of La Mondotte came on board as a consultant in 2012 and recent wines have been concentrated, minerally and still very well priced.
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Expert Review
Jane Anson
Stands out for its deep ruby red colour, soft grilled cedar and sandalwood aromatics, and its slow build through the palate, with juice and character, a ton of gorgeous slate and liquorice. Not at the peak of 2023 or 2022, but this has depth and balance, and estate character. Great job from the team at Domaine de Chevalier. Harvest 20 September to 8 October. 30% new oak for ageing, Olivier Bernard owner.
En Primeur 2024 Inside Bordeaux, janeanson.com
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Neal Martin
The 2024 Domaine de Chevalier was cropped at 48 hl/ha between September 20 and October 8. This is almost Burgundian in style, with a fragrant bouquet revealing pure blueberry and blackcurrant aromas alongside crushed violet and iris flower scents emerging with aeration. It is very comely and alluring. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. It's very harmonious and already in this prenatal stage, seductive. With finely chiseled tannins and more mineralité compared to the L'Esprit, this seems to glide on the finish. Just a lovely Pessac-Léognan for the vintage, though this year it must accept the silver medal as Olivier Bernard's white takes the gold.
91-93 points, En Primeur 2024 vinous.com
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Antonio Galloni
The 2024 Domaine de Chevalier is soft, fruity and relatively simple, given its typical personality. Plum, black cherry, licorice, chocolate and sweet oak are pushed forward in this open-knit, easygoing Pessac-Léognan. There may be more here than meets the eye. We will see. Today, the 2024 is on the light side. Tasted two times.
92-94 points, En Primeur 2024 vinous.com
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Wine Advocate
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Domaine de Chevalier reveals a spicy, brooding bouquet of oak, dark berries and gentian. Medium to full-bodied, juicy and round, it's firm and has an assertive tannic frame, concluding with a somewhat chewy finish. Despite a respectable yield and a clear stylistic shift toward less oak influence, the estate’s sandy terroirs struggled to achieve full ripeness in this delicate vintage.
90-92 points, En Primeur 2024 www.robertparker.com
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James Suckling
Fine cocoa powder, cedar, minerals, currants and blue fruit. Juicy and medium- to full-bodied with fresh, firm tannins and a long, crunchy finish. It lingers well. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot and 5% petit verdot.
95-96 points, En Primeur 2024 www.jamessuckling.com
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Decanter
Floral scents of rose and red berry fruit, dried herbs, savoury earth and touches of cinnamon. Juicy and soft, this is gentle with lovely calm, chalky tannins. It’s not a big wine in terms of fruit density but there is a gentle chew to the ripe fruit and it’s well framed. This isn't your usual fleshy Chevalier but it’s elegant and detailed, leaning into the vintage and still delivering plenty of easy enjoyment.
Georgina Hindle for www.decanter.com
