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 2020 Domaine de Chevalier is a Bordeaux blend from the Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by the esteemed Domaine de Chevalier, this red wine is sealed with a cork and has an alcohol content of 14.5%.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 97 points, noting its "iron, black mushroom and dark berry with some burnt orange peel" aromas. He praised its "full-bodied" character and "round tannins that turn linear and tight at the end," adding that it possesses "excellent energy, brightness and purity" (jamessuckling.com).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave high praise with a 95+ score. William Kelley described it as "medium to full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated," with "aromas of minty blackberries and cassis mingled with notions of burning embers, spices, rose petals, and orange rind." He emphasized its "deep core of fruit, powdery structuring tannins, and a long, saline finish," suggesting it continues the estate's trend of stylistic contemporary classicism (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate).

Decanter rated the wine at 96 points, highlighting its "bright red fruits, creamy and deliciously textured" profile. The wine is "full, ripe, and round but so well controlled," with "vibrant and vivid yet balanced and sleek" characteristics. The tannins are "present and mouthfilling but grippy and supportive," resulting in a wine that feels "stylish and really so drinkable" (Decanter).

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rated it 97 points, noting its "solid depth of color" and a nose bursting with "black raspberries, cigar box, mint, oceanic influences, smoke, licorice, black currants, blackberries, bay leaf." He praised its "incredible purity of fruit" and "layers of ripe, dense, sensuously-textured black, red, and blue fruits," calling it "one of the great vintages of Domaine de Chevalier" (TheWineCellarInsider.com).

Jeb Dunnuck awarded the wine a stellar 98 points, describing it as having "notes of pure cassis, graphite, lead pencil, and scorched earth." He called it "pure, classic, regal Pessac-Léognan," predicting it will evolve over 50 to 70 years and expressing his absolute love for the wine (jebdunnuck.com).

Vinous, with scores of 95 and 96 points from Neal Martin and Antonio Galloni respectively, praised its "concentrated, well-defined bouquet" and "generous yet ample delineation" (Vinous). Galloni noted its "radiance of the year with tremendous freshness," emphasizing its "aromatic presence and persistence" (Vinous).

Wine Enthusiast’s Roger Voss gave it 97 points, highlighting its "impressively rich" nature with "great swathes of black fruits" and "stylish swagger" tannins, suggesting its potential for elegant aging (Wine Enthusiast).

Other notable mentions include Jane Anson's 95-point review, describing it as "firm in its tannic structure" with "clear cinnamon, turmeric, and black pepper notes" (janeanson.com), and The Wine Independent’s 96-point review, lauding its "muscular black fruits and mineral accents" (The Wine Independent).

Overall, the 2020 Domaine de Chevalier is a highly acclaimed wine, noted for its complexity, concentration, and potential for long-term aging.