2010 Domaine de Chevalier Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 3L
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REVIEWS

DC 96 JS 96 WE 96 JD 95 NM 95 WA 95 JL 94 WS 93
DC 96

Decanter, May 2023

Somewhat like the white of the same vintage, this is a taut wine, but time in glass yields impressive, cool,blueberry fruit that tastes more youthful than its age. The Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the palate with vivid...
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, February 2013

Dark fruits such as raspberries and blueberries with subtle perfume on the nose. Full body, with super well-integrated tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Racy young wine. Shows classy structure and richness. Try in 2018.
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, May 2013

This is a great wine with its swathes of ripe fruit allied to a very structured character. It is concentrated with complex flavors that bring in wood, tropical fruits, apricots and a dense texture. Combined, these...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, December 2017

(95 points) The 2010 Domaine de Chevalier is still a baby, yet with air, offers tons of pleasure. Black currants, truffle, scorched earth, and licorice aromas and flavors all give way to a big, concentrated, unctuous...
NM 95

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, April 2011

Tasted three times the Domaine de Chevalier has great precision on the nose with pure dark blackberry dark plum black olive compote and crushed flowers. The palate is just superb mainly because of the crispness and...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2020

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Domaine de Chevalier charges out of the gate with bold expressions of cassis, warm blackberries and boysenberries plus touches of menthol, chocolate box and cloves. Medium to full-bodied, the...
JL 94

TheWineCellarInsider.com, February 2013

This wine pops with an exotic array of scents, spices, mint, smoke, earth, and ripe berries. Silky, soft and polished, the wine ends with a long, polished, refined display of kirsch and black raspberries. From a blend of...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, January 2013

This has drive and intensity, displaying lots of steeped currant, anise and blackberry coulis notes pushed by tar and briar flavors. The ample finish sports roasted juniper and iron accents, with nicely inlaid acidity to...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pessac Leognan
Vintage 2010
Size 3L

Domaine de Chevalier of the Pessac-Leognan appellation is classified as a Grand Cru Classe de Graves. The property belonged to the Ricard family from 1865 until it was purchased by its current owners, the Bernard family, in 1983. It is one of a very few Bordeaux estates to have kept its “domaine” title instead of using the the more popular “chateau” designation.

The estate covers a hundred hectares, of which 45 are under vine: 40 for the property’s red wines, and 5 for its whites. The vineyards are planted with 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot for the red wines, and 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon for the white wines. Soils are dark sand and fine white gravel.

Domaine de Chevalier has been run since acquisition by Olivier Bernard, who perpetuates that spirit of balance and the constant drive for perfection which have been the hallmark of their outstanding wines. The flagship red belongs to the elite of the great classified growths of Bordeaux, while the white is recognized as one of the world’s finest dry wines. The domaine also produces red and white second wines under the Esprit de Chevalier label, which are made from the estate’s young vines.

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 2010 Domaine de Chevalier is an exceptional red wine from the Bordeaux region of France. With its deep garnet color, this wine exudes elegance and sophistication. The nose is filled with pure dark blackberry, dark plum, black olive compote, and crushed flowers, creating a symphony of enticing aromas. On the palate, this wine showcases great precision and focus, thanks to its crispness and tension in the tannic structure. The flavors of black fruit and violet fill the mouth, followed by rich chocolate and blackberry jam. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a lasting impression.

The 2010 Domaine de Chevalier is a Bordeaux blend, consisting of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 7% Petit Verdot. It was aged for 18 months in 45% new barrels, allowing the wine to develop complexity and depth. The grapes for this wine were hand-harvested from 35-year-old vines planted in gravel with some clay soil. The attention to detail in the vineyard and winemaking process is evident in the final product.

This wine has received high praise from experts in the wine industry. Neal Martin's Wine Journal awarded it a score of 95, describing it as a precise and focused wine with great mineralité on the finish. Cory Gowan from JJ Buckley also gave it a score of 95, praising its elegance and power. Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded it 94 points, noting its exotic array of scents and polished, refined display of fruit flavors.

The 2010 Domaine de Chevalier is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but it also has the potential to age beautifully for decades. Its structure and freshness will allow it to develop into something truly special over time. This wine is a true representation of the quality and craftsmanship that Domaine de Chevalier is known for. It is a must-try for any wine enthusiast seeking a Bordeaux blend of exceptional caliber.