The Domaine de Chevalier is beautifully situated on a high point in the Pessac-Léognan appellation within the Graves region near the city of Bordeaux. The estate is well-known for its superb white wines that routinely rank among the best of the appellation. The 2020 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge joins the Blanc in the top rank of Pessac-Léognan wines. This is truly outstanding wine even at this youthful stage. The bouquet is rich and complex, with layers of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum fruits interwoven with hints of vanilla, violets, tobacco, cedar, smoke and baking spices plus subtle tones of herbs and earth. On the palate, it unfolds in layers of pure and opulent black currant, black and red cherry fruits followed by a glorious range of mint, cedar, savory herb, earth, smoke and spice nuances that seem to evolve as you savor the wine. The 2020 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge is a stellar Bordeaux that has the potential to age for 30 to 50 years. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (27%), Petit Verdot (5%), and Cabernet Franc (3%).
Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux, France) 2020
By Wayne Belding