Domaine De Chevalier - Pessac Leognan (Futures Estimated Arrival Fall 2025) 2022 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Price: $97.00
| Producer | Domaine De Chevalier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pessac-Leognan |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 1005896 |
| Size | 750ml |
James Suckling: 98-99 Points
20 Apr 2023 ? Wow. This is incredibly structured and powerful with ultra-fine tannins that are tight and layered. It?s full and powerful with carved muscles of tannins. This will need so much time.
Jeb Dunnuck: 96-98 Points
As to the Grand Vin 2022 Domaine De Chevalier this awesome Graves is based on 65% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot 3% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc. Vinified in a mix of concrete and wood tanks with a portion seeing malolactic fermentation in barrel it offers a deep purple/ruby hue as well as a brilliant bouquet of crème de cassis graphite smoke tobacco and damp earth. Reminding me of a supercharged version of the 2016 it's full-bodied and has a layered silky mouthfeel beautiful tannins and a great finish. Released with a new one-off label the 2022 celebrates Olivier Bernard's 40th year at the château and it's certainly a wine worth seeking out.
jsVinous: 95-97 Points
The 2022 Domaine de Chevalier was picked from 5-30 September and represents the 40th vintage under the irrepressible Olivier Bernard who celebrates with a one-off label. It soars from the glass with take-no-prisoner aromatics: perfumed mineral-rich red berry fruit incense and black truffle. Pessac-like earthiness with an opposing airiness defines many a great wine from this estate. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins. Slightly powdery in texture and saline in the mouth this gets the saliva flowing. However the arching structure on the finish suggests it will require considerable bottle age. Cellar this for a couple of decades and you'll be repaid handsomely. 14% alcohol.
Wine Advocate: 94-96 Points
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc the 2022 Domaine de Chevalier delivers aromas of minty dark berries cherries and ripe plums mingled with hints of licorice coniferous forest and spices. Medium to full-bodied it?s concentrated and layered textured and elegant framed by powdery tannins and concluding with a long penetrating long finish. Olivier Bernard and his team have crafted an outstanding wine that will bear a special label commemorating his 40th vinification at this Péssac-Léognan reference point.
