2014 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc

Bordeaux Blanc - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 98 WE 97 JL 96 DC 95 JA 95 WA 95 WS 94
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, February 2017

This is so solid and structured. It’s bigger and better than most 2014s! What a wine. Full body with flavors of stones, dried apples and pears. Goes on for minutes. Yes man!
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, April 2017

This is a structured wine with its tight acidity and concentrated white and citrus fruits. Produced from a small parcel on the Chevalier estate, it is complex with its mineral texture, its touch of pepper and its fine...
JL 96

TheWineCellarInsider.com,

WOW! Now we're talking. This attention seeking wine grabs you with all its crisp, fresh, polished, yellow citrus, flowers, lime and honeydew fruits. The blazing acidity cuts perfectly, leaving with a sensation of crushed...
DC 95

Decanter,

The twist of clean minerality brings a smile. You are in the hands of experts here: citrus fruit and controlled sappy acidity - lovely persistency. A great wine - this estate is hitting it out of the park with reds and...
JA 95

janeanson.com, October 2021

Just enough age to really showcase the ability that Chevalier white has to power through the years. Fleshy but precise white peach and green apple fruits. Now that it has a few years in bottle, the quince and white pepper...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2017

The 2014 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is a beautiful white Pessac-Léognan. It offers a very succinct and focused bouquet of dew-speckled Granny Smiths, then flint and wet limestone, certainly a more stony bouquet than overt...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, March 2017

Gorgeous, with lemon chiffon, white peach, yellow plum and yellow apple fruit that has weight and cut, underscored with a long honeysuckle note and a streak of quinine. The finish sports some serious depth; this will be...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Bordeaux Blanc
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pessac Leognan
Vintage 2014
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

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.

Introducing the 2014 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, a remarkable Bordeaux Blanc that exemplifies the mastery and sophistication of the renowned Domaine de Chevalier estate. With its vibrant character and exceptional aging potential, this white wine is a true gem from the prestigious Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France.

In the glass, the Domaine de Chevalier Blanc displays a pale straw hue that shimmers with elegance. Delicate aromas of green apples, fresh citrus, and white peaches dance on the nose, intertwining with the enchanting scent of orchard blossoms. A subtle hint of vanillin adds complexity to the bouquet, while an intense minerality captivates the senses.

On the palate, this wine unveils its true splendor. Bursting with citrus fruits and crisp apples, it dazzles with its vibrant flavors and impeccable balance. The acidity is precisely tuned, providing a gorgeous spine that carries through to the long, satisfying finish. With each sip, the wine reveals layers of complexity, with notes of white pepper and spices adding depth and nuance.

The critics have not been shy in their praise for the 2014 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc. Wine Spectator awarded it a remarkable score of 94, describing it as "gorgeous" and highlighting its weight, cut, and long honeysuckle note. Wine Enthusiast was even more effusive, giving it an impressive score of 97 and noting its tight acidity, concentrated fruits, and fine herbal acidity. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also praised this wine, awarding it a score of 95 and calling it a "class act" with its crisp acidity, citrus fruit, and white pepper.

Decanter, TheWineCellarInsider.com, and other esteemed publications have also sung the praises of the 2014 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, hailing its clean minerality, sappy acidity, and fresh, polished fruit flavors.

With its exceptional reviews, this Bordeaux Blanc is undoubtedly a wine for the ages. While it is already showing great potential, it will continue to evolve and delight over the next decade or more. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, the 2014 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is an exquisite expression of the artistry and finesse that this esteemed estate is known for.