| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pessac-Léognan |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Still |
One of the truly great names of dry white Bordeaux. Chevalier Blanc has a loyal following and is a wine with an amazing ability to age despite being attractive in its youth. The seven hectares of vines are planted with 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon. Since the 2015 vintage the wine has been bottled under DIAM to remove the risk of cork taint and aid stable maturation in bottle.
70% Sauvignon Blanc with 30% Sémillon this year. Picked from the 25th August to 6th September. 40% new oak the rest second year oak and foudres. 13.5% alcohol. The Bernards compare this to the 2010 vintage. "Warmth and freshness"
One of the white wines of the vintage, Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is very bright, grassy and herbal on the nose with just a hint of creaminess adding lemon balm and high tones of white flowers. The palate shows passion flower, leesy creamy fruit and wood spice. Textural, supple and layered, this is tightly wound but loaded with potential. Lightly grippy on the finish, this has some ageing potential but will equally drink well after a year or two in bottle.
The Domaine de Chevalier 2025 Blanc reveals an expressive bouquet of white fruits—pear and white peach—alongside floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s dense yet remarkably fresh and precise, with a crystalline, ethereal profile. Both aromatic and concentrated, it combines depth with clarity, concluding with a long, ethereal and perfumed finish. Once again, this is a fine success and surely one of the most precise white wines produced in Bordeaux this year.
A tight and powerful wine with a precise and structured texture. Restrained, steely and racy. Goes on for minutes. So much intensity. A bright and shining white. Stunning balance. Alcohol 13.5%. A blend of 70% sauvignon blanc and 30% semillon.
The 2025 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc gets my vote for the white wine of the vintage. Rich and powerful in the glass, but also beautifully vibrant, the 2025 dazzles from start to finish. Lemon confit, pear, slate, mint, white flowers and tangerine peel are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop over time. The 2025 is quite simply stunning. Don’t miss it! 2035-2075.
