Domaine de Chevalier – Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2011 – Bordeaux France

Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2011 is a precise, concentrated dry Pessac-Léognan white, pairing citrus and white peach with flinty minerality, richness, and persistent freshness.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 75% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Sémillon
• Region / Appellation: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2011
• Aging: Barrel-fermented; 18 months in barrel with bâtonnage; 35% new oak
• Alcohol: 14%
• Special Note: Harvested August 23–September 9; yield 37 hl/ha
• Style: Dry white Bordeaux; rich, fresh, precise, and concentrated

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Brilliant pale gold in color, the 2011 shows fresh citrus, white peach, menthol, flint, and gravelly mineral notes. The palate is pure and straight, combining richness with energetic acidity and a strong sense of freshness. Concentration and balance carry through a very long, precise finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• The Sauvignon Blanc-led blend combines aromatic lift with the breadth of Sémillon
• Flint and gravelly notes give the wine a distinctly mineral profile
• Concentration is held in balance by bright acidity and a long, focused finish

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Oysters, scallops, or crab
• Grilled turbot, halibut, or sea bass
• Roast chicken with lemon and herbs

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of mature dry white Bordeaux
✓ Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon fans who enjoy mineral, structured whites
✓ Drinkers looking for richness balanced by freshness and precision
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very light, simple, unoaked white wines