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 2009 Domaine de Chevalier Bordeaux Blend from Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, France, is a highly acclaimed wine produced by Domaine de Chevalier. This red Bordeaux blend, composed of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot, showcases the elegance and complexity characteristic of the region. The wine has an alcohol content of 13.5% and is sealed with a cork closure.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine a score of 95, highlighting its "striking bouquet of burning embers, sweet cherry, black and red currant fruit, spice box, cedar, and lead pencil shavings." The review praises the wine's "extraordinary harmony, elegance, and complexity," noting its lusciousness and balance, and suggesting it can be enjoyed over the next 25 years.

Wine Spectator gave it a score of 93, describing it as "very rich but sleek and pure, with beautiful mouthfeel and layers of enticing fig, steeped blackberry, and warm currant confiture." The review emphasizes the wine's balance and long, polished finish, making it approachable now but capable of aging nicely through 2025.

Wine Enthusiast also rated it highly with a score of 95, noting the "dominating aromas of smoky new wood" and the "toasty flavor that covers the fruit at this stage." The review predicts that the wine will balance out over time, revealing its opulence while maintaining firm, ageworthy dark tannins.

James Suckling awarded an impressive score of 98, calling it "very tight and rich with dried apple, mango, and papaya" and noting its "full body, dense fruit, and a long, powerful finish." Suckling commends its complexity and beautiful richness.

Neal Martin's Wine Journal gave it a score of 94, appreciating its "very refined, very pure, almost understated nose" and "succulent ripe, silky smooth tannins" with a "delightful citrus fresh finish."

Jeb Dunnuck rated it 95, describing it as a "quintessential Graves" with "black cherries, plums, currants, forest floor, truffle, and cigar tobacco" aromas. Dunnuck praises its "impressive freshness and purity, terrific balance, and a great finish."

Decanter awarded it 96 points, noting its "deep damson color," "full and true blackberry cassis and bilberry notes," and "gorgeous balance and juiciness." The review highlights its ability to age, with "tannins that support without ever being intrusive."

Finally, Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave it 95 points, noting the wine is "just now beginning to wake up" with "Cuban Cigars, truffle, wet earth, tobacco leaf, and red plums" aromas. Leve suggests giving it about five more years in the cellar for a sublime vintage experience.

Overall, the 2009 Domaine de Chevalier Bordeaux Blend is a well-balanced, elegant, and complex wine that has garnered excellent reviews, with the potential to age gracefully for many years.