Domaine de Chevalier – Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2013 – Bordeaux France

Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2013 is a vibrant, mineral dry Pessac-Léognan white, combining citrus and white peach with impressive tension, freshness, and intensity.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon
• Region / Appellation: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2013
• Aging: Barrel-fermented; 18 months in barrel with bâtonnage; 35% new oak
• Alcohol: 13%
• Special Note: Harvested September 23–October 3; bottled April 20, 2015
• Style: Dry white Bordeaux; fresh, mineral, intense, and taut

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Pale gold with green highlights, the 2013 shows citrus, white peach, and exotic fruit over a fresh mineral core. The palate is marked by outstanding tension and freshness, with concentrated flavor carried by bright acidity and a precise, energetic structure.

❤️ Why We Love It

• The 70% Sauvignon Blanc blend gives the wine lift, clarity, and aromatic precision
• Mineral freshness and tension define the vintage more than sheer weight
• Concentrated fruit remains disciplined by bright acidity and a focused structure

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Oysters, scallops, or prawns
• Grilled white fish with herbs
• Roast poultry with lemon or a light cream sauce

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of mature dry white Bordeaux
✓ Drinkers who value freshness, minerality, and tension
✓ Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon fans who enjoy structured barrel-aged whites
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, low-acid, fruit-forward white wines