The Domaine de Chevalier of Pessac-Léognan of Bordeaux

Domaine de Chevalier
The winery offers 11 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
This estate is part of the Famille Bernard.
It is ranked in the top 12 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Pessac-Léognan in the region of Bordeaux
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The Domaine de Chevalier is one of the world's great estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in of Pessac-Léognan to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine de Chevalier is a Bordeaux wine estate located in the famed Pessac-Léognan, in the Bordeaux wine region of France. It enjoys a long history with origins dating back to the late 17th century. It consists of vineyards planted on clay-limestone soils, with a subsoil composed of clay and gravel. The cultivated vineyards produce red, white and rosé wines of exceptional quality. The property was owned by Olivier Bernard, who started working as a consultant in 1986 and who became the cellar master in 1988. Since then, he has supervised, directed and managed the vineyard with his sons, Olivier and Jean-Baptiste. The range of wines of Domaine de Chevalier is divided into two. The "Chevalier" collection is composed of red, white and rosé wines from the estate. The "Chevalier de Léoville" collection includes powerful, balanced, and aromatic red wines, from the neighboring L'Église and Las Cases vineyards. The grapes produced by the property are vinified and raised in accordance with tradition. All wines are aged in French oak barrel and cask and have an exclusive potpourri consisting of native yeasts typical of the estate. All the attention and care they receive allow for the production of top-quality wines that have received numerous distinctions and medals. The current harvest will be available in a few years and promises once again to be great. Domaine de Chevalier is an excellent choice for those looking to taste outstanding French wines, meticulously crafted at every stage. It is perfect for those who want to experience unique textures, powerful flavors, and aromas full of taste and depth. The wines produced by the estate can be chosen to accompany, for their roots and long history, or for their unique character and personality.

Top Domaine de Chevalier wines

Looking for the best Domaine de Chevalier wines in Pessac-Léognan among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de 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 de Chevalier wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine de Chevalier

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de Chevalier

How Domaine de Chevalier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, lamb tagine with artichokes and dried tomatoes or chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de Chevalier

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de Chevalier. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or smoke. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de Chevalier. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de Chevalier

  • 1991With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1973With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1971With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1982With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1986With an average score of 4.30/5

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

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Malbec

Discovering the wine region of Pessac-Léognan

The wine region of Pessac-Léognan is located in the region of Graves of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Haut-Brion or the Château Haut-Brion produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pessac-Léognan are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pessac-Léognan often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, mango or chalk and sometimes also flavors of pomegranate, green bell pepper or dried rose.

In the mouth of Pessac-Léognan is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 145 estates and châteaux in the of Pessac-Léognan, producing 382 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Pessac-Léognan go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Domaine de Chevalier

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de Chevalier

How Domaine de Chevalier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of north welsch, salmon and goat cheese quiche or nanie's diced ham quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de Chevalier

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de Chevalier. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de Chevalier. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de Chevalier

  • 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.20/5

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

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Colombard
  • Gros Manseng
  • Sémillon

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top pink wines of Domaine de Chevalier

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de Chevalier

How Domaine de Chevalier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef miroton, lamb kebab or giant paella cooked on a wood fire.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine de Chevalier

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de Chevalier. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, grapefruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or minerality.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de Chevalier

  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5

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

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot

The word of the wine: Thinning

Also known as green harvesting, the practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining bunches often gain weight.

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Discover the grape variety: Gros Manseng

Gros Manseng blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Netherlands). 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 medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Gros Manseng blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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