Domaine de Chevalier – Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2020 – Bordeaux France

Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2020 is a dense, generous dry Pessac-Léognan white, layering ripe stone fruit and florals over lively acidity and a long, elegant finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 75% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Sémillon
• Region / Appellation: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2020
• Aging: Barrel-fermented; 18 months in barrel with bâtonnage; 35% new oak
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Special Note: Harvested August 25–September 4; bottled June 2022
• Style: Dry white Bordeaux; dense, generous, lively, and silky

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Pale gold in color, the 2020 offers vine peach, mango, and apricot alongside star anise, hawthorn, acacia, and honeysuckle. The palate is dense and generous yet lively, with a silky texture and fresh acidity balancing the wine’s concentration. The finish is long, elegant, and composed.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Ripe stone fruit and floral aromatics give the wine generosity without sacrificing definition
• Fresh acidity keeps the dense, concentrated palate energetic
• The silky texture and long finish show the balance of richness and precision that defines the estate’s white wine

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, scallops, or crab
• Roast turbot or sea bass
• Roast chicken or veal with herbs and a light cream sauce

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of top dry white Bordeaux
✓ Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon fans who enjoy ripe fruit with freshness
✓ Drinkers looking for a dense, silky white with a long finish
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very lean, austere, unoaked white wines