Domaine de Chevalier
Pessac-Léognan Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Initial aromas of passion fruit. 76% Sauvignon Blanc, 24% Semillon. Grassy and herbal notes. Quite delicate. A guava note on the palate. Only 35% new oak which is totally integrated. So refreshing and balanced. I have previous Delectable notes which were also praiseworthy.
Initial aromas of passion fruit. 76% Sauvignon Blanc, 24% Semillon. Grassy and herbal notes. Quite delicate. A guava note on the palate. Only 35% new oak which is totally integrated. So refreshing and balanced. I have previous Delectable notes which were also praiseworthy.
Jun 17th, 2024Colour is mid lemon to pale gold. The blend is 76% Sauvignon Blanc and 24% Semillon. Fermentation in barrel, no malolactic. The Savvy Blanc makes its presence felt with aromas of tropical fruits. Barb said Guava and she knows guava from when she was a child. On nose and palate. Also honeysuckle. Still very fresh - the oak has melded perfectly with the fruit. Acid is medium minus; the texture is unctuous. Have the last one in the next year or so.
Colour is mid lemon to pale gold. The blend is 76% Sauvignon Blanc and 24% Semillon. Fermentation in barrel, no malolactic. The Savvy Blanc makes its presence felt with aromas of tropical fruits. Barb said Guava and she knows guava from when she was a child. On nose and palate. Also honeysuckle. Still very fresh - the oak has melded perfectly with the fruit. Acid is medium minus; the texture is unctuous. Have the last one in the next year or so.
May 28th, 2023Mid yellow in colour. An interesting marine type note which became oxidative with time. Notes of citrus and white peach, a little broad. A creamy texture from part oak maturation. 76% Sauvignon Blanc 24% Semillon. Fermented in barrel on lees for 18 months. 35% new barrels.
Mid yellow in colour. An interesting marine type note which became oxidative with time. Notes of citrus and white peach, a little broad. A creamy texture from part oak maturation. 76% Sauvignon Blanc 24% Semillon. Fermented in barrel on lees for 18 months. 35% new barrels.
Jul 26th, 2022
Not as snappy as usual. Tad sweet? Broad, with lower acidity. Juicy, Melony fruit.
Not as snappy as usual. Tad sweet? Broad, with lower acidity. Juicy, Melony fruit.
Mar 13th, 2022
Besides trace elements of barrels this is a sublime wine. Tight, complex with wax and lemon skin. Vibrant & long. Master class in what a great Pessac can be. Bravo
Besides trace elements of barrels this is a sublime wine. Tight, complex with wax and lemon skin. Vibrant & long. Master class in what a great Pessac can be. Bravo
Nov 16th, 2017Classic attributes of Sauvignon blanc but with lovely roundness & floral quality from semillon & oak. Delicious!!
Classic attributes of Sauvignon blanc but with lovely roundness & floral quality from semillon & oak. Delicious!!
Feb 20th, 2016
Fresh and classic, a nice wine that still needs time to bring it higher
Fresh and classic, a nice wine that still needs time to bring it higher
Jul 26th, 2015
2012 Blanc vintage. Beautiful balance. Patience is key to truly embracing Domaine de Chevalier Blanc.
2012 Blanc vintage. Beautiful balance. Patience is key to truly embracing Domaine de Chevalier Blanc.
Mar 13th, 2015
Not showing much, closed up tight and seemingly in a dumb phase. Mostly mineral, with hints of yellow fruit. Throwing it in a decanter for a few hours didn't budge it.
Not showing much, closed up tight and seemingly in a dumb phase. Mostly mineral, with hints of yellow fruit. Throwing it in a decanter for a few hours didn't budge it.
Oct 29th, 2020