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 2016 Domaine de Chevalier is a Bordeaux Blend from the Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Domaine de Chevalier, this wine is composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. It features a deep garnet-purple color and is sealed with a cork closure. The alcohol content is 13.5%.

This vintage has received high praise from several esteemed reviewers. James Suckling awarded it an impressive 97 points, noting its "aromas of blackberries, red and dark plums, cedar and gravel," along with "a very plush, focused and elegant bed of fresh, fine and powerful tannins." He emphasized its aging potential, suggesting it be tried from 2024.

Wine Spectator also gave it a 96-point rating, highlighting the wine's "sappy and dense" core of fruit flavors, including kirsch, raspberry pâte de fruit, and plum reduction. They praised its "bright iron spine" and the "long finish that shows a wonderful infusion of alder and tobacco flavors." Wine Spectator recommends enjoying this wine between 2024 and 2038.

Similarly, Wine Enthusiast scored this wine 96 points, describing it as "elegant" with a "firm tannic structure" that is "densely textured." They noted the presence of "black-plum and berry fruits" and projected it to age well, suggesting it be consumed from 2026.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it 94+ points, praising its "expressive warm plums, blueberry compote and cassis scents" along with "sandalwood, baking spices and potpourri." The review highlighted its "medium-bodied and delicately styled" nature with a "rock-solid frame of grainy tannins."

Vinous, with a 95-point score, called it a "classy affair," pointing out its "beautifully defined black fruit laced with pine needles and wilted irises." They commended its "filigreed tannin, pitch-perfect acidity and a captivating sense of mineralité."

Jeb Dunnuck also awarded it 97 points, describing it as a "deep purple-hued beauty" with a "powerful bouquet of tobacco smoke, damp earth, gravelly, rocky minerality, wood smoke, and loads of dark fruits." He noted its "full-bodied, deep, concentrated yet incredibly elegant and seamless" palate.

Lastly, Decanter's 96-point review remarked on its "brooding cassis and blackberry fruit, firm tannins and touches of tobacco and smoked sarments," predicting it will age well.

Overall, the 2016 Domaine de Chevalier is highly regarded for its complexity, elegance, and aging potential, making it a standout vintage from this esteemed Bordeaux producer.