Domaine de CHEVALIER
Grand cru classé

Mr. Derenoncourt's arrival as a consultant in 2006 has given the Domaine de Chevalier an extra touch of charm and softness, while preserving its distinguished finesse. Its success has been dazzling in recent vintages, gradually raising it to the pinnacle of the appellation.

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Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “Precise, elegant and with beautifully pure fruit, it develops aromas of red berries, plum, liquorice, truffle, menthol and smoke. The creamy palate retains superb vigour, supported by refined tannins and a noble, very lively finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 95-97/100 “The 2025 Domaine de Chevalier is a total stunner. The oak imprint is a bit strong, but the 2025 possesses notable richness and textural depth to handle it all. Signature red-toned fruit and floral overtones soar through the layered, expansive close." 

Vinous (N. Martin): 94-96/100 "This is perfumed on the nose with raspberry, cassis and light iris flower scents, just a touch of truffle in the background. You need to wait because this "grows" in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with granular tannins. Very harmonious, quintessentially Pessac, gravel-tinged black fruit, almost pillowy in texture, yet there is certainly decent structure here with just the right amount of grip towards the finish. It will require less bottle age than, say, the 2020 or 2022, yet it is endowed with real complexity and classicism. It is Domaine de Chevalier, after all."

J-M Quarin: 95/100 “A beautiful, deep, intense red. A very aromatic, refined, fruity and smooth nose. Delicate on the palate at first, flavourful in the mid-palate, the wine develops a juicy character with a refined texture, leading to a slightly tight but aromatic and lingering finish.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “From the very first sip, the wine charms with its smooth texture and delicate velvety quality. The palate, harmonious and composed, favours finesse of expression over a display of power. The tannins, fine and perfectly ripe, accompany a long, caressing finish. Less spectacular than some vintages, it captivates with its precision, its understated elegance and its impeccable balance, in keeping with the estate’s style. ”