The 2021 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc from Bordeaux's Pessac-Léognan region is a striking example of what a Bordeaux Blanc can offer. This wine, composed of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon, has garnered excellent reviews, underscoring its quality and appeal.
James Suckling awards it a near-perfect score of 98, praising its "serious nose with great depth and complexity," complemented by "fine oak spices, chalk, meringue, lanolin, and a twist of praline/pistachio." He notes the wine's harmony, saline touch, and an elegant finish that "lasts almost a minute." Similarly, Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss describes it as a "serious white wine" with a score range of 96-98, highlighting its ageworthy structure and "ripe white fruits touched by apricots."
Jeff Leve of The Wine Cellar Insider is particularly effusive, bestowing it a perfect score of 100. He calls it a "gem" and emphasizes the wine's "incredible purity in the endless waves of citrus and yellow tropical fruits" that create an "electric, seamless finish." According to Leve, this is "the best white wine ever produced by the Bernard family at Domaine de Chevalier."
The wine's complexity is further echoed by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, which awards it 94 points. Yohan Castaing describes its "deep, complex bouquet" of spices, citrus oil, and wet stones, praising its "pure and precise finish." Neal Martin from Vinous also gives the wine 95 points, commending its "captivating bouquet of mineral-rich citrus fruit" and balanced palate.
Overall, Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2021 is a wine that stands out for its complexity, balance, and depth, with reviewers suggesting it will age gracefully, making it a worthy addition to any wine enthusiast's collection.