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Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2015

Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac Leognan, France

Domaine de Chevalier
Pessac Leognan France
  • 95
    Points
  • The 1 100 best
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  • 16 Pros of
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237 95
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  • Country ranking ?

    962

  • Producer ranking ?

    17

  • Decanting time

    2h

  • When to drink

    from 2018

  • Food Pairing

    Grilled lobster with Sauce Nantua

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The 2015 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, which is matured in around 40% new oak, has a refined bouquet with gooseberry, lime, almond and grapefruit aromas, the oak neatly interwoven, gradually unfolding in the glass yet remaining focused. The palate has an almost flinty opening, very edgy but not shrill, a tensile and linear Domaine de Chevalier Blanc that is driven by the acidity, touches of crustacea...

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The Story

Olivier Bernard's extensive project at Domaine de Chevalier has really come to fruition. After a bold and not to mention expensive re-planting program throughout the `80s and then a decade and a half of patience for the vines to gain maturity, we can really see the benefits. 2005, 2008, 2009 and now 2010 rank amongst the very best wines produced in this sprawling commune. Powerful but graceful, true to their terroir, and just so enjoyable to d...

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Wine Information

Yield: 40 hl/ha

Vinification: Slow pressing. Settlement (débourbage) and alcoholic fermentation in the barrel.

Ageing : On the lees in the barrel with stirring, for 18 months (35% in new barrels)

Winemaker's notes: Intense, fresh and elegant nose, of vine peach, acacia blossom and honeysuckle mixed with mineral and smoky notes (quartz, silica). Delicately creamy and rich palate despite a good acid tension. Exquisite concentration, ene...

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Written Notes

Lovely buttery and toasty nose shows great intensity and nice spicy tones. The dry and crisp palate is very broad and rich yet round and elegant. Vivid toasty flavours are combined with warming sensation and vibrant lemony avidity and solid mineral backbone. Long and lingering finish. Will evolve for nicely next 5-10 years. If served now, decant for 2 hours and serve with grilled white fish and coral sauce. JL 94p (12/2020)

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  • 94p
Domaine de Chevalier - not that expressive as Smith Haut Lafitte, but more elegance and finesse here. 96p
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  • 96p
Bright yellow colour. Opulent nose with ripe apricots and peaches, hints of lemon-peel and citrus fruit, elegant spiciness, slightly closed character. On the palate opulent and rich but with excellent freshness, minerality, depth and length.
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  • 97p
Pale colour Fresh grapefruit, ginger aromas with yeasty tonic water notes. Well concentrated wine grapefruit, biter lemon flavours, touch of glacé fruits, fine looseknit chalky textures and lovely saline mineral length. 94 points
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  • 94p
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Origin

Bordeaux, Pessac Leognan

Vintage Quality

Outstanding

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"The 2015 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, which is matured in around 40% new oak, has a refined bouquet with gooseberry, lime, almond and grapefruit aromas, the oak neatly interwoven, gradually unfolding in the glass yet remaining focused. The palate has an almost flinty opening, very edgy but not shrill, a tensile and linear Domaine de Chevalier Blanc that is driven by the acidity, touches of crustacea coming through on the energetic finish. There is a twist of sour lemon and chalk popping up on the aftertaste. This is a great, intellectual, comparatively more reserved white from Olivier Bernard." – Neil Martin / Wine Advocate (92-94p)

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