Olivier Bernard has this to say about his red wines: “Domaine de Chevalier rouge has good structure and a great deal of finesse, complexity, and aging potential – which does not exclude a smooth, fruity quality that makes it enjoyable in its youth. Always balanced, never aggressive, power is by no means the priority...”

Assistant General Manager, Rémi Edange adds: “Chevalier’s red wines are well-structured with round, very fine, tight-knit tannin... They are tremendously elegant and distinguished with a very long aftertaste and more delicacy than power...”

The 2000 Domaine de Chevalier, a Bordeaux blend from the Pessac Leognan region of France, presents itself as a wine of notable depth and complexity. With an alcohol content of 13.0%, this red wine has consistently impressed reviewers with its balance and structure.

Vinous reviewer Neal Martin describes the wine as having a "precocious bouquet of black cherries, blueberry, red currant and violets," noting its well-defined and focused presentation. He characterizes it as "masculine," with a medium-bodied, stocky palate influenced by dry tannins and marine notes. Martin suggests that the wine would benefit from decanting or further aging.

James Suckling echoes the wine's complexity, highlighting its "complex nose of sweet tobacco and stones, with red fruits such as plums," complemented by a smoky note. He finds the wine "full and juicy," with a distinctive tobacco and berry character that evolves into a tea-like finish. Suckling describes its tannins as medium and suggests that the wine is just beginning to reveal its potential.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate praises the wine's "beautiful nose, so lively and vivacious," featuring notes of black plum, blackberry, cedar, and tobacco. The publication appreciates the wine's medium-bodied structure and fine acidity, though it notes that the length does not quite meet expectations. Nonetheless, the wine is considered a "great Pessac-Léognan with a 30-40 year lifespan."

Wine Enthusiast offers high praise, commending its "huge, deep purple-black color" and aromas of rich, spicy fruit. The review highlights the wine's complexity, with "liquorice and rich tannins" and "subtle acidity" adding refinement.

Decanter gives the most enthusiastic review, awarding the wine a score of 97 and applauding its "balance of earth and fruit." With refined tannins and flavors of truffle, creosote, red and black fruit, and tobacco, it is described as a "wine of elegance" with a long, fresh finish. Described as "terrific," this wine is appreciated for its superb mid-palate concentration and longevity.