Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2024 Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé

James Suckling
(96-97)/100 punten
Beautiful perfumed aromas of fine cream, meringue, ripe guava and spices. Bright and acid-driven with medium to full body and a long, scented finish. Bone-dry and textured. Not a year of huge concentration, but a lot of freshness, length and energy make this a wine to consider seriously. 75% sauvignon blanc and 25% semillon

Antonio Galloni, Vinous
(95-97)/100 punten
The 2024 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc has it all. Powerful yet elegant, deep yet light on its feet, the 2024 is a wine of contrasts and harmony that will thrill readers for many years to come. Nothing in particular stands out, rather it is the wine's balance that carries the day. Chamomile, crushed flowers, chalk and a hint of new oak run through a core of citrus-tinged fruit. The long, sustained finish is remarkable. Superb. Tasted two times.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
(95-97)/100 punten
After a little shaking, notes of fresh pears, lemon pie, and lime blossoms slowly emerge from the glass, leading to touches of coriander seed and wet pebbles. The light-bodied palate is tightly wound and intense with mineral and citrus layers giving way to a long, chalky finish. Classic great, age-worthy DDC Blanc!

The Wine Cellar Insider
96/100 punten
Pineapples, vanilla, orange, and yellow citrus notes emerge from the perfume. On the palate, the wine presents waves of racy, sweet tropical fruits, lemon rind, white peach, mango, and crisp green apples from start to finish. This is a top vintage for Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, which you can enjoy in its youth or age for more complexity. Either way, it is a treat. The wine blends 75% Sauvignon Blanc with 25% Semillon, 12.8% ABV. The harvest took place September 4 - September 16. Drink from 2026-2038.

Neal Martin, Vinous
(94-96)/100 punten
The 2024 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc was cropped between September 4 and 16 at 48 hl/ha, with just a tad more Sauvignon in the blend this year. There is impressive intensity on the nose with scents of apple blossom, orange cordial and hints of yellow flowers. It unfolds wonderfully in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a winsome, slightly resinous texture, notes of ginger-infused orange pith and wild peach flavours. Very harmonious and tensile on the finish, this is gearing up to be a superb Domaine de Chevalier Blanc that could well end up at the upper end of my banded score.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
94/100 punten
Full of character, intense, grippy, green apple, white pear, white peach, unripe mango, sage and saffron and just so juicy on the finish. Great potential, clear ageing ability, fragrant and confident. Harvest 4 to 19 September. 33% new oak.

Decanter
94/100 punten
Citrus zest, nice texture and weight here, really classy and refined but still with a filling mouthfeel and cool freshness. Mouthwatering acidity, sherbet elements with a real grip in the mouth. Great ageing potential with aromatic and flavour intensity.

Jeb Dunnuck
(92-95)/100 punten
Always a classy white from this great estate, the 2024 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is based on 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Sémillon, and is aging in equal parts new, once-used, and twice-used barrels. It shows bright, racy acidity and outstanding length, with vibrant notes of crushed citrus, honeyed minerality, mint, and subtle spice. Medium-bodied and impeccably balanced, it should continue to fill out nicely over the course of its élevage. Tasted multiple times.

William Kelley, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
(92-94)/100 punten
A blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon, the 2024 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc reveals aromas of crisp stone fruit, confit citrus and flowers. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and layered, it's sappy and bright with a gently oaky frame and a long, ethereal finish.

Peter Moser, Falstaff
93/100 punten
Pale yellow, green hints, silver reflections. An inviting bouquet, with delicate hints of lime, white topical fruit and a mineral touch. Medium-bodied, stone fruit nuances, freshly structured with a delicate sweetness and balanced acidity. An elegant wine, offering great drinking appeal and definite ageing potential.