2020 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc (Pessac)

Origin
Pessac-Leognan, Graves, Bordeaux FRANCE
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Wine Score
95 points, Jane Anson, decanter.com, May 2021
91-93 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, April 2021
94-96 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, robertparker.com, May 2021 16.5+ points, Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com, May 2021

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2020 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc (Pessac)

Media Reviews

Jane Anson

An excellent white with precision, flesh and confidence, sure to age well. A ton of white pear and some soft pepper spice keeps up the pace and lift from beginning to end, and the intensity continues to build after the wine has left the palate - a sure sign of something special happening. A yield of 43hl/ha. Tasted twice. Unusual for me to score the red and white Chevalier at the same level, but both are extremely successful in this vintage. 95 points

Neal Martin

The 2020 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc was cropped at 43hl/ha and will spend 18 months in barrel. It has a very composed bouquet of green apple, kiwi fruit, crushed rock and dried white flower aromas. There is nothing extravagant on the nose, but it is beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine bead of acidity, displaying light honeyed notes on the entry mixed with chamomile and almond and hints of marzipan. Very harmonious from start to finish, this is a refined and classy Domaine de Chevalier Blanc. 91-93 points

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

The 2020 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc bursts with notions of ripe yellow apples, juicy pears and lime blossoms, plus hints of blanched almonds, yuzu zest and wet pebbles. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers impactful apple and citrus flavors with a racy backbone and seductive oiliness to the texture, finishing long and minerally. 94-96 points

Jancis Robinson MW

Subtle, salivatory, mineral nose. Quite rich and dense on the palate – lots more depth here than in most dry white Pessac-Léognans. Seems weightier and richer than most previous vintages. Builds towards the finish. On past form, I`ll give it the benefit of the doubt regarding ageability. 16.5+ points

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