The Domaine Chevalier of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy

Domaine Chevalier
The winery offers 30 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 78 of the estates of Burgundy.
It is located in Côte de Beaune in the region of Burgundy
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The Domaine Chevalier is one of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in of Côte de Beaune to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Domaine Chevalier is a vineyard located in the Côte de Beaune, in the wine region of Burgundy in France. It is known for its white wines, balanced both in acidity and flavor. The estate has been producing high-quality wines for over 100 years. Domaine Chevalier has a long history dating back to the 17th century. The estate produces white wines that are recognized for their fervent character. A vast range of aromas, subtle nuances of flowers, fruits, and spices typical of the region, make these wines of exceptional quality. The grape varieties used in the production of the wines come solely from organic vineyards, supported by the practice of sustainable agriculture. The philosophy of Domaine Chevalier revolves around respect for the environment and the earth, as well as sustainable development. As a member of the Movement of Independent Winemakers, the estate also commits to working closely with other winemakers to contribute to the qualitative improvement of red and white wines. Chevalier's producers are proud to produce superior quality wines from healthy and ripe grapes, without recourse to chemical practices or intensive farming methods. Château Chevalier is divided into 9 distinct plots, each of which is regularly aired and carefully maintained throughout the season. The vineyard work is meticulous and progressive, and the staff focuses on traditional and artisanal methods to get the best results. Chevalier's wine is characterized by its fruity, subtle yet persistent notes, as well as a dense and balanced texture. Complex and full-bodied, these wines meet the highest standards and taste expressions. The wines produced by Domaine Chevalier are particularly appreciated for their concentration and structure, and are recognized for their consistency and their ability to evolve over time.

Top Domaine Chevalier wines

Looking for the best Domaine Chevalier wines in Côte de Beaune among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Chevalier wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Chevalier wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine Chevalier

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Chevalier

How Domaine Chevalier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of korean bibimbap, deer stew or rabbit socks in gibelotte.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Chevalier

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Chevalier. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, non oak or earth. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Chevalier. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Chevalier

  • 2005With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Chevalier.

  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Côte de Beaune

The Côte de Burgundy/cote-de-beaune/beaune">Beaune is a key wine region in Burgundy, eastern France. It owes its name to its main town, Beaune - the epicentre of local wine production and trade. Renowned for producing some of the world's most expensive white wines (most of which bear the name Montrachet in one form or another), the region also produces a handful of Burgundy's finest red wines, including those from the premier crus Pommard and grand cru Corton. As with most Burgundy wines, the white wines are made from Hardonnay">Chardonnay, the reds from Pinot Noir.

The Côte de Beaune is a narrow strip of land less than 5 kilometers wide, extending 25 kilometers to the northeast. The main Vineyard of the Côte de Beaune is almost exactly the same Size and shape as its northern counterpart, the Côte de Nuits. Together, these two regions form the Côte d'Or, a region named after the Côte d'Or and characterized by the Côte d'Or limestone escarpment that forms its backbone. The importance of this escarpment to Côte de Beaune viticulture is hard to underestimate; not only does it protect the vineyards from the prevailing westerly winds, but it also provides gently sloping, free-draining vineyard sites with near-perfect South and southeast aspects.

The top white wines of Domaine Chevalier

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Chevalier

How Domaine Chevalier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, pasta or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of quinoa with shrimp, pasta à la forestière (chanterelles) or smoked salmon sandwich.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Chevalier

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Chevalier. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, citrus or vanilla. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Chevalier. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Chevalier

  • 2005With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Chevalier.

  • Chardonnay
  • Aligoté

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

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Discover the grape variety: Aligoté

Aligoté is an ancient Burgundian grape variety (it has different names depending on the region in which it is grown: griset blanc in Beaune, giboudot blanc in the Chalonnais or troyen blanc in the Aube), mainly used in the production of Bourgogne-Aligoté, Bouzeron and Crémant-de-Bourgogne.aligoté is a medium-fine white grape variety, quite productive, which gives clear, acidic, fresh and light white wines. An anecdote often says that it was a member of the clergy named Kir who gave it its letters of nobility by adding it to blackcurrant cream to prepare an aperitif.produced on more than 1,600 hectares in Burgundy, aligoté has also been exported. It is also cultivated in Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Romania), California, Canada and Chile, representing more than 20,000 hectares in the world.

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