Domain de Chevalier Blanc 2003
The 2003 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is a white wine from Pessac-Léognan in Bordeaux, crafted by Domaine de Chevalier and classified as a Cru Classé de Graves. Its blend comprises 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon. The Wine Advocate awards it 91/100 and recommends drinking between 2016 and 2026. The critic describes a balanced white, with preserved acidity despite the warm vintage, featuring an ample and sensual profile evocative notably of vanilla, almond, crème brûlée, and lemon curd.
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- White
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Pessac Léognan
- Producteur / Domaine
- Domaine de Chevalier
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon
Domaine de Chevalier
Domaine de Chevalier is a wine estate situated in Léognan, within the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Its 67-hectare vineyard, surrounded by woodland, comprises 60 hectares dedicated to red wines and 7 hectares to white wines. Acquired by the Bernard family in 1983, the estate is managed by Olivier Bernard.
- Owner
- Famille Bernard
- Maître de chais
- Kevin Chapon
- Surface (ha)
- 67.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- 120 000 bouteilles rouges et 25 000 bouteilles blanches/an
Histoire du domaine
The origins of the Domaine de Chevalier date back to the mid-16th century, when the de Lalanne family managed an agricultural estate at a place known as Chivaley, comprising, in particular, vineyards, woodland and farmland. The family sold the property in 1736 to Jean Destang, a merchant from Léognan. After several changes of ownership, the vineyard fell into decline and the vines disappeared in 1813, giving way to woodland and heathland. Arnaud and Jean Ricard acquired the estate in 1865; Jean Ricard is described by the estate as the founder of its modern development. His son-in-law, Gabriel Beaumartin, subsequently helped to raise the profile of Chevalier’s wines abroad. Claude Ricard took over the management of the estate in 1948. Under his leadership, the Domaine de Chevalier was included amongst the Grands Crus Classés de Graves in the 1953 classification. The Bernard family acquired the estate in 1983 and entrusted its management to Olivier Bernard. Since then, the vineyard has been expanded and the facilities have been renovated and extended, notably with cellars built or refurbished between 1984 and 2016. In 2021, the estate began converting all its vineyards to organic and biodynamic farming practices; Kevin Chapon currently serves as cellar master there.
