Winemaker Description
Domaine de Chevalier is renowned for its ability to produce great wines even in unfashionable vintages thanks to its unique terroir and a draconian selection in the vineyard and the cellar. In fact, this philosophy at times requires vineyard workers to carry out five waves of picking in order to pick only the ripest possible grapes.
Furthermore, as of 19...Show More >
Winemaker Description
Domaine de Chevalier is renowned for its ability to produce great wines even in unfashionable vintages thanks to its unique terroir and a draconian selection in the vineyard and the cellar. In fact, this philosophy at times requires vineyard workers to carry out five waves of picking in order to pick only the ripest possible grapes.
Furthermore, as of 1986, the planting of young vines led to the creation of both a red and white second wine called Esprit de Chevalier. This includes vats that do not have quite the structure and focus of the grand vin as well as wine made from young vines, Vats that go into red Esprit de Chevalier must nevertheless be complex, well-balanced, well-structured and, above all, elegant enough to be in keeping with Chevalier’s image. Esprit de Chevalier is a charming red wine with many of the same qualities as the grand vin and the added advantage that can be enjoyed earlier.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2020
Wine Spectator 88 Points | Plump and direct, with a mix of red currant and plum notes laced with a touch of red licorice, all backed by a light twang of iron on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2027.
Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider 92 Points | Black cherries, smoke, roasted nuts, flowers and red fruits come to the front of the perfume. Forward, soft, silky and polished, with additional nuances of cocoa, spice and licorice that accompanies the sweet, ripe, red fruits on the palate, this is already quite nice and should be perfect for near term drinking while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. Drink from 2023-2032.
Rffaele Vecchione WineCritic.com 95 Points | Extremely modern with an open, essential sensory character alternating notes of mixed red and white flowers. There's more in the citrusy background giving vivacity and freshness. Medium bodied, biting tannins and a slim finish which explodes from the centre palate onwards. Simply wonderful. Better from 2024.
Falstaff 91 Points | Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, deep core, delicate rim brightening. Delicately tobacco, dark berry fruit, hints of nougat, ripe cherries, somewhat restrained bouquet. Medium complexity, red berry touch, tight tannins, a bit drying and a hint of clove on the finish.
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