Domaine de Chevalier blanc

eRobertParker.com #218
Apr 2015
93+ A beautifully elegant and complex wine, with subtle notions of citrus, honeysuckle and tropical fruits, this medium-bodied, fresh, super-pure 2012 from Domaine de Chevalier should drink well for 30 or more years. The color is light straw with a greenish hue to it.
2015-2045

http://www.erobertparker.com/

This is very tender and pretty with very fine elements. Dried lemons, minerals and lilac as well as character of oyster shell and iodine. Full body, yet refined and long. You normally see this sort complex character in reds from Pessac-Leognan. Fascinating young white. 95
November 14th, 2013

18-19 /20 DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER BLANC
Moins 10 % de sauvignon, plus 10 % de sémillon sont les deux principales nuances de ce blanc, "reflétant les équilibres de maturité du millésime", précise Rémi Edange, le directeur adjoint. Finesse de fruit, touches de menthol, boisé remarquablement intégré font de ce vin cristallin, l’une des révélations 2012. Ph.M

http://www.larvf.com/

There’s serious depth to the shortbread, lemon curd, creamed yellow apple and melon notes, all inlaid with mouthwatering savory and thyme flavors. The long, powerful finish has plenty of buried mouth-watering acidity. This should age well. Best from 2015 through 2020. –JM
Issue Apr 30, 2014

http://www.winespectator.com/

Review : 93–95. Barrel sample. Complex, rounded and full bodied, this wine is still reticent at the moment, hiding its rich fruit. As it develops, this will be impressive, with its mineral texture over apricot fruits and layers of spice and wood. - R.V. Rating : 94

http://www.winemag.com/

Sweet and rather oily start. Lots of weight. Could only be Pessac-Léognan – tant mieux ! Big and beefy but not sweet. I admire this style – for food. Long, with an admirably dry finish. 17

http://www.jancisrobinson.com/

Silver-pale, deceptively restrained white flowers nose reveals white peaches and an elegant persistency and purity of mineral-backed fruit that will be astounding over its long future. 18/20pts (93/100pts) Drink : 2014 – 2030 - Taster : Steven Spurrier

http://www.decanter.com/

Tasted from a barrel sample at en primeur. The Domaine de Chevalier Blanc has a reserved, stony nose that you have to be patient with – give it a few minutes and there are some subtle undergrowth scents that begin to emerge, hints of orange blossom and dried apricot. The palate is well balanced with a delicate touch of spice on the entry. This is very focused with good weight and it displays wonderful tension on the finish that offers a Burgundy-like texture. Wonderful. 94-96 Tasted April 2013.

http://www.erobertparker.com/

There is a qualitative similarity between 2012 and 2011 for the dry white wines of the Graves, high praise indeed given the undoubted quality of the latter. However the summer of 2012 was hotter and drier, giving what Remi Edange at Domaine de Chevalier called a "pulpeux" quality to the wines. That is to say a fleshy and juicy character. This 2012 white is very impressive with a bright firm fruit showing citrus and stoney flavours in equal measure. As usual as 70/30 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, this is sure to be an outstanding wine once it has finished its maturation in oak. 16/20

Mark Pardoe MW, Wine Buying Directo

Tasted twice - last time in April 2014. Fine aromatic nose of apple and acacia, lush palate with excellent acidity, fine balance, smooth aftertaste. Great complexity and sophisticated touch. Stunning wine for the vintage.

http://www.greatbordeauxwines.com/