Domaine de Chevalier blanc - Pessac-Léognan 2011

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

94 / 100

byIan D'Agatathe8/31/2014

Bright straw. Floral nuances complement gooseberry, peach nectar, lemon verbena and mineral aromas on the slow-to-open nose. Rich, bright flavors of guava, green banana and rosemary are lifted by a laser beam of acidity and complicated by hints of underripe passion fruit and pear. Finishes chewy and long, with a strong impression of extract. This very pure, linear wine should age splendidly for decades, gaining in flesh and volume, but it's impeccably balanced and remarkably drinkable right now.(94(+?) points)

Jamessuckling.com

99 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/19/2014

A white that is dense and structured with amazing honey and dried-fruit character. Mango, pineapple and papaya. Chalky undertones from the soil. Full and chewy with a beautiful depth of fruit and intensity. So much going on here. Phenomenal depth of fruit. Why drink grand cru Burgundy? Better in 2017.

Le Point

16,5 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/17/2012

Pêche blanche, fruits blancs, bouche vive, droite, très agrumes ; un vin épicé, long, qui devrait se développer en bouteille. O= 2014 G= 12 ans

TAST

18 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2012

Grand complexité aromatique, fraîcheur, tension, éclat, finale subtile sur l'abricot, grande race.

Wein Wisser

19 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/30/2012

2018-2040

Decanter.com

18 / 20

the4/30/2012

Pale lemon gold, dry herbs and dry honey over vibrant purity of fruit, great precision and length. A beautiful vineyard wine with a great future. Drink 2014-2025.

The Wine Cellar Insider

94-96 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2012

Enticing layers of citrus, green apple, lemon, lime and spice lead to a fresh and concentrated, stone, sweet citrus oil and honeysuckle finish. 94-96 Pts

Wine Advocate

93-95 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/27/2012

A blend of 85% Sauvignon Bland and 15% Semillon, the Domaine de Chevalier Blanc has a very taut bouquet with scents of granite, lemon rind and a touch of white peach and chalk dust. Great focus and intensity although it takes time to unwind. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely elegant white peach and a drop of wild honey, very good acidity and a caressing, vanilla-tinged finish that shows great length. This is better than the red this year. Tasted April 2012

Asian Palate

93-95 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2012

The white wines of Bordeaux are wonderful because they balance concentration with fresh acidity and lovely aromatics and this Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is a perfect example. Full bodied, opulent white that has wonderful depth and layers of flavours. Fantastic wine filled with passion fruit and dragon fruit flavours and great length. Bravo to Olivier Bernard.

Jancis Robinson

17,5 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe4/13/2012

Drink 2015-2025 Inviting, creamy mealy citrus aroma. Lemon tart, oak delicate on the nose. Reassuring. Firm and savoury and rich on the palate but with great acidity. Greengage and grapefruit complementing each other. Power and freshness combined. Concentrated citrus purity on the end. Good length. (JH)

Wine Spectator

91-94 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/6/2012

Very high-toned today, with a whiff of talcum powder giving way to bright sweet pea and lime notes. The tightly wound finish lets herb and fleur de sel flecks peek out, but there's serious length in reserve.—J.M.

Wine Enthusiast

95-97 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/5/2012

A powerful wine that’s full of wood and ripe tropical-fruit flavors. It also has an intensely mineral structure that powers the wine right through to the concentrated finish. —R.V

Jamessuckling.com

97-98 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/1/2012

Amazing nose of dried fruits from peaches to apples to mangos. Pink grapefruit too. Full and very powerful white with an incredible length and intensity. It's like a beautiful block of velvet in your mouth. It goes on for minutes. It becomes so mineraly and subtly fruity at the end. Turns just to honey. Wow.