The 2017 Domaine de Chevalier is a Bordeaux Blend from the Pessac Leognan region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Domaine de Chevalier, is composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. It has an alcohol content of 13.0% and is bottled with a screw cap closure.
The wine has received commendable reviews from several professional critics. James Suckling awarded it an impressive 96 points, noting its "blueberry, hot-stone, slate and walnut aromas" along with "terracotta" and "iodine." He described it as "full-bodied, round and dense with layers of fine tannins," suggesting that it needs a few more years to reach its peak. Suckling recommends trying it after 2024 (jamessuckling.com).
Jeb Dunnuck gave the wine 95 points, calling it a "gem" that should be "snatched up." He highlighted its "classic blackberry and blackcurrant fruits," as well as its "complex notes of tobacco, gravelly earth, and chocolate." Dunnuck also praised the wine's "beautiful tannins" and "great finish," indicating that it offers immediate pleasure yet has the potential to age for over 30 years. He emphasized its flawless balance and long-term aging potential by mentioning the longevity of past vintages (jebdunnuck.com).
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rated the wine 94 points. He described it as "medium/full-bodied with a refined, elegant character" and noted the "soft tannins" and "sweet, ripe, earthy" smoked red fruits. Leve remarked on its beautiful cherry pipe tobacco and red berry finish, suggesting it could age for at least two decades.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave the wine 94 points. Reviewer Lisa Perrotti-Brown highlighted the wine's "deep garnet-purple color" and its nose of "baked plums, black cherry compote, fruitcake and violets." She noted the "loads of fruit with plush, rounded tannins and a lively finish," and confirmed that the wine spent 18 months in French oak, 35% of which was new (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).
Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss awarded the wine another 94 points, appreciating its "ripe fruit" and "juicy blackberry and spice flavors." He pointed out the balance between the fruity flavors and the core of dry tannins, recommending consumption from 2023 (Wine Enthusiast).
Finally, Wine Spectator's James Molesworth also rated it 94 points. He described the wine as "ripe and full in feel," with flavors of "cassis, plum paste and fig preserve" and accents of "roasted apple wood, licorice snap and black tea." Molesworth suggested enjoying the wine from 2023 through 2036 (Wine Spectator).
Overall, the 2017 Domaine de Chevalier is a highly regarded wine with excellent aging potential, offering a complex and balanced profile that is appreciated by numerous wine critics.