2023 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge Pessac-Léognan
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| Type of Wine | Red |
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| Country | France |
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| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2026 - 2050 |
| Available as of | Mar 1, 2026 |
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Description
EN PRIMEUR DISCOUNT VALID UNTIL 31/12/2025 - DELIVERY SPRING 2026
Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2023
In 2023 we were introduced to a tropical climate, with a challenging wine season that required a lot of effort due to our commitment to organic practices and the strong pressure of downy mildew. Despite these challenges, we were able to do justice to our terroir with a beautiful Domaine de Chevalier Rouge and an exceptional Domaine de Chevalier Blanc. The spring was early, very mild and abundantly rainy, which led to major bud break and rapid flowering around May 25. Very good fruit set suggested a good harvest. However, the daily storms in the second half of June increased the virulence of the mildew, which negated the promise of a good yield, especially for Merlot.
Fortunately, the stormy precipitation at the end of June and July helped the remaining bunches to swell and provided some volume retention. The second half of the season was considerably better: the beautiful warm weather at the end of August and the dry winds of sun-drenched September, with significant temperature differences, ensured ripening and concentration of all grape varieties.
The harvest started on September 7 with well-ripened Merlots and ended on September 30 with the last Cabernet Sauvignon. The harvest took place in sunshine, a little earlier than usual, and was occasionally interrupted by rain showers on September 21 and 22, which helped the Cabernet Sauvignon to fully ripen.
The results are stunning with very high-quality white wines that are powerful, elegant and fresh, and red wines that are rich, ripe and full-bodied, with velvety and flavorful tannins. The quality of the well-preserved acidity emphasizes and enlivens these two wines. The 2023 vintage of Domaine de Chevalier Rouge offers pure aromas with beautifully dense fruit and promises a lot of good.
Tasting note of Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2023
Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2023 has a complex and spicy nose of great finesse. The expression of the blend is both pure and lively, with notes of humus and forest enveloping the fruity character. On the palate, the wine offers an immediate and silky fullness with a concentrated, elegant structure and refinement. The taste is intense and radiant, with a long, precise, pure and fresh aftertaste. This wine has a silky and charming style that will be appreciated in its youth (7-10 years), but with aging it will shine even more (12-20 years).
Vineyard and Vinification
Owned by Olivier Bernard, Domaine de Chevalier is one of the absolute top domains in Pessac-Léognan. The vineyards are strewn with large white pebbles and are known for their unique terroir. The 2023 red blend consists of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. The vines have an average yield of 30 hectoliters per hectare. The grapes are picked by hand in small crates, carefully sorted in the vineyard and then manually sorted again in the cellar, followed by optical sorting after destemming. The wine is aged for 16-18 months in oak barrels, a third of which are new, to achieve the perfect balance and complexity.
Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2023 is a wine of exceptional quality, which beautifully expresses the terroir of Pessac-Léognan. The combination of traditional and modern techniques ensures that this wine occupies a unique place among the great wines of Bordeaux.
97-98 James Suckling, 97 Markus del Monego, 95 Jane Anson, 94-96 Wine Advocate, 94-96 Vinous (N. Martin), 94-96 Jeb Dunnuck, 94-96 The Wine Independent (L. Perrotti-Brown) , 94-96 Vinous (A. Galloni), 94 Jean-Marc Quarin, 93 Falstaff Magazine.
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Available as of | Mar 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pessac-Léognan |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Domaine de Chevalier |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | En Primeur, Excluded from Pickup discount, On Sale |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Wijnhuis
Domaine de Chevalier is located in a clearing in the middle of a forest that protects the vines from extreme temperatures. In fact, Chevalier is a kind of secret garden. The estate is located in Graves, the oldest wine region in Bordeaux. According to this winery, balance is the most essential for a good wine. Balance between the spirit that pervades the estate and the people who work there year after year who are able to further improve their already considerable skills. The philosophy of Domaine de Chevalier is that only a great terroir can produce a good wine.
History
Chevalier's history is an integral part of his identity. The real birth of the estate dates back to the second half of the 19th century. Until recently, the forest took up most of the western part of Graves where the estate is located. Archives from the 17th century show that the small Domaine de Chivaley included houses, outbuildings, gardens, grounds, vineyards, forests and meadows. The name "Chivaley" (meaning "knight" at the time) and is believed to have been traced to the presence of the very old pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela which still borders the estate.
One of the things that makes Chevalier unique is how it gained fame in a relatively short time. This is of course due to the terroir but presumably also because over the years Domaine de Chevalier was managed by only a limited number of owners, who all considered it essential to keep the tradition of quality.
Only 3 men have managed Domaine de Chevalier from when it was bought by Arnaud and Jean Ricard in 1865 until it was bought by the Bernard family in 1983. Jean Ricard is considered the real creator of Chevalier. However, his son-in-law, Gabriel Beaumartin, who spent 40 years in service, was responsible for crystallizing Jean's reputation.
Claude Ricard has run the estate for 35 years. Claude was highly respected and had encyclopedic knowledge of wine growing. Under his leadership, the estate was included in the elite grands crus in the 1953 Graves classification. It is also thanks to Claude Ricard that the castle has acquired a truly international dimension.
In 1983, Domaine de Chevalier was bought by the Bernard family and Olivier Bernard was appointed manager to continue the work of the past 120 years and take a long-term approach. This was to be based on preserving the family tradition and continuing to produce an excellent and famous wine steeped in history. In accordance with this mission, major investments have been made in the vineyard and the cellar. Significant expansion was carried out and all aspects of winegrowing were reviewed.
Method
Chevalier is all about quality and balance. The search for quality is a permanent priority. The way the grapes are picked illustrates the winemaking team's quest for perfection. The crop is monitored very carefully from 3 to 4 weeks before the estimated harvest date. The juice is analyzed regularly and the sugar levels are determined. The grapes are also tasted because when all is said and done, this is the only way to judge the quality of the juice. Tasting the grapes is especially important for red wine grapes, as physiological and phenolic ripeness are not necessarily reached at the same time. Through repeated taste tests and laboratory analyzes, the winegrowers can determine the picking order of the grapes in each plot according to the specific characteristics of the harvest year.
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