Domaine de Chevalier blanc - Pessac-Léognan 2021

Vinous

92

par Antonio Galloni le 02/04/2024

The 2021 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc is a gorgeous dry white. Crushed flowers, mint, lemon peel and light tropical notes all run through this inviting, wonderfully nuanced second wine from Domaine de Chevalier. Bright acids and lifted floral accents perk

Vinous

92

par Antonio Galloni le 28/02/2024

The 2021 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc is a gorgeous dry white. Crushed flowers, mint, lemon peel and light tropical notes all run through this inviting, wonderfully nuanced second wine from Domaine de Chevalier. Bright acids and lifted floral accents perk up the delineated, nuanced finish.

Wine Advocate

94

par William Kelley le 22/02/2024

The 2021 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is a blend of 70% Sauvignon and 30% Sémillon that matured for 18 months in barrels, of which 35% were new. Delivering a deep, complex bouquet that features aromas of spices, white pepper, elderflower, citrus oil and wet stones, it's full-bodied, round and generous, with a satiny attack that segues into a fleshy, vibrant palate, concluding with a pure and precise finish. 94+

Jamessuckling.com

98

par James Suckling le 22/02/2024

A serious nose with great depth and complexity here. Fine oak spices, chalk, meringue, lanolin and a twist of praline/pistachio to the intense lemons, honeyed gooseberries and mineral. Extremely harmonious with a deliciously saline touch to the center palate. Medium- to full-bodied, with a persistent but elegant and subtle finish that lasts almost a minute. 70% sauvignon blanc and 30% semillon. Already a joy to taste and drink, but will hold well over the next 15 years at least. Drink or hold.

matthewjukes.com

18,5

par Matthew Jukes le 02/08/2022

It is a double success for DDC in 2021, following the excellence of the red wine. This white is rich, splendidly long and keen, and it has all the hallmarks of a long-lived beauty. The fruit is not too rushed or full. Quite the opposite, it is refined, firm and determined. This is a classic, and it will sit near the top of the dry white wine ladder this year. 18.5

Jamessuckling.com

98-99

par James Suckling le 08/06/2022

This is always an impressive white, with a lengthy, layered and compact palate. Lots of dried lemon, clove, fennel, green-apple and cedar. Flint and toast, too. Medium to full body. INcredible long. 70% sauvignon blanc and 30% semillon.

Jeb DUNNUCK

95-97

par Jeb Dunnuck le 02/06/2022

I always love the white from this estate, and they've certainly hit a home run in 2021. Based on 75% Sauvignon and 25% Semillon that will see 18 months in 35% new barrels, it offers a vibrant, vivid bouquet of ripe limes, crushed citrus, and chalky minerality, which turns more salty and subtly marine-influenced on the palate. With terrific concentration, medium-bodied richness, and a great finish, it's one of the focused, pure, racy whites that still brings density and depth. Bravo.

The Vintage Journal

94-95

par Andrew Caillard MW le 17/05/2022

Pale colour. Classic lemon curd, grapefruit aromas and flavours, fine chalky textures and long minerally acidity. Very textural wine which will build up waxy richness with time. 70% sauvignon, 30% semillon. 18 months in roughly 35% new French oak. 13.5% alc

Alexandre Ma

95-97

par Alexandre Ma le 16/05/2022

Domaine de Chevalier's white wine is amazing this year, with a fresh, gentle, oily, and delicate palate that is so balanced against the refreshing acidity. The most overwhelming character is the sudden burst of powerful energy on the palate, like a huge tsunami rising from the sea, quite powerful yet majestic. From my experiences with Domaine de Chevalier white wines, I must say that it is rare to find such a wonderful one as the vintage of 2021. There is no doubt that this wine will be among the top three best white wines of Bordeaux in 2021. ????????????????,???????????,?????????????????????????????????????,???????????,????,??????????????????,?2021????????????????,??????2021???????????????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

98-98

par Jeff Leve le 16/05/2022

White flowers, honeysuckle, lemon rind, pineapple, spice and vanilla aromatics motivate you to want to know more. On the palate, the wine is perfectly balanced between its lush, creamy character and blazing acidity. The fruit shows a gorgeous purity and the seamless finish builds, expands lingers. Clearly, this is a contender for one of the best, if not the best vintage of Domaine de Chevalier Blanc ever produced! Drink this young for its youthful exuberance, or age it for more secondary development. The wine blends 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon, 13.5% ABV. The harvest took place September 13-September 24. Drink from 2023-2050. 98-98

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

95

par Jane Anson le 13/05/2022

Vinous

95-97

par Neal Martin le 12/05/2022

The 2021 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, picked September 13–23 at 40hL/ha, has a captivating, complex bouquet of yellow flowers, white peach, wet limestone and just a faint hint of elderflower in the background. The taut palate is well-balanced with a superb line of acidity. Conveying tangible energy from start to finish, this builds in the mouth toward a persistent finish that fans out gloriously. One of the best Domaine de Chevalier whites that I have tasted in 20-plus years.

Vinous

91-93

par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2022

The 2021 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc has quite a bit of textural depth and resonance, but at the same time, I feel the energy level here is a bit low. Lemon confit, almond, sage, chamomile and white flowers caress the palate. I like the depth, but wish there was more vibrancy.

vvwine

94-96

par Adrian Van Velsen le 10/05/2022

Blasses Gelb. Intensive, vom Sauvignon geprägte Nase, exotische Früchte, Pfirsich, rauchige Noten, darüber florale Töne, unterlegt von einer steinig kühlen Mineralik. Im Gaumen cremig und weich im Auftakt, packt dann zu, top Struktur, feine Säure, das Holz ist sehr gut verpackt, ungemein druckvoll und mit enorm viel Länge hallt der Wein auf Passionsfrucht und Limetten nach, hinterlässt ein salziges Finale. Einmal mehr ausgezeichnet und mit sehr guten Reserven. 2025-2040 (Verkostet im April 2022. Syndicat Viticole de Pessac-Léognan/Dourthe)

Anthocyanes

93-95

par Yohan Castaing le 06/05/2022

Un peu timide, le nez évolue toutefois vers de très belles notes de fleurs de printemps, de verveine, de fruits blancs et d'épices nobles. Agréablement agrumes avec une légère aération. Bouche charnue, ronde, juteuse également pour un vin tout en velouté, en précision et en délicatesse. Une très grande bouteille en devenir. Bravo !

Wine Advocate

94-96

par William Kelley le 29/04/2022

The 2021 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is shaping up brilliantly, bursting with aromas of citrus oil, gooseberries, crisp stone fruit, white flowers and pastry cream. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's a concentrated, textural wine that displays terrific cut and tension, allying racy acidity with chalky, structuring dry extract.

Decanter.com

95

par Georgina Hindle le 01/04/2022

A rich honeyed apple and apricot nose with soft white blossom notes. So lifted and expressive on the palate, creamy lemon, pear, red apple and apricot. Gently round, this has a nice delicacy but also good weight - a refined palate with a soft creaminess. Easy to drink and enjoy with excellent structure and density for the vintage, you get enough acidity and texture to give a full mouthfeel without anything being too much or over the top but still with enough flavour that it's interesting and compelling. A top buy.