Domaine de Chevalier Rouge Cru classé Graves 2022 | 0,375 Liter

"A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Domaine de Chevalier delivers aromas of minty dark berries, cherries and ripe plums mingled with hints of licorice, coniferous forest and spices. Medium to full-bodied, it’s concentrated and layered, textured and elegant, framed by powdery tannins and concluding with a long, penetrating, long finish. Olivier Bernard and his team have crafted an outstanding wine that will bear a special label commemorating his 40th vinification at this Péssac-Léognan reference point."
94-96/100 Punkte

"Balanced and energetic with a medium body, juicy fruit, and fine and long tannins. Orange peel undertones to the currant and chocolate character. Tensioned at the end. Nice sense of acidity."
95-96/100 Punkte

"Im Jahr 2022 scheint mir Domaine de Chevalier noch präziser zu sein als sonst, eine Art Super-HD-Auflösung! Das Bouquet ist von Anfang an energiegeladen und betont fruchtige Noten und Mineralik, während die Reifung diskret im Hintergrund wirkt. Gute Dichte am Gaumen mit einer diskreten Süße im Auftakt. Der Wein ist mit feinen, bestens eingebundenen Tanninen versehen, die Kraft und Zukunft bilden. Leichte herbe Noten sorgen für Druck im Finale, bzw. die Fruchtaromatik wird vorangetrieben und die Länge gestreckt."
95-97/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2028-2042

Der 2022er Jahrgang wurde aus 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc gekeltert.

"The 2022 Domaine de Chevalier was picked from 5-30 September and represents the 40th vintage under the irrepressible Olivier Bernard, who celebrates with a one-off label. It soars from the glass with take-no-prisoner aromatics: perfumed mineral-rich red berry fruit, incense and black truffle. Pessac-like earthiness with an opposing airiness defines many a great wine from this estate. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins. Slightly powdery in texture and saline in the mouth, this gets the saliva flowing. However, the arching structure on the finish suggests it will require considerable bottle age. Cellar this for a couple of decades, and you'll be repaid handsomely. 14% alcohol."
95-97/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2034 - 2075