Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | White |
Brand | Domaine de Chevalier Blanc |
Vintage | 2016 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, Graves |
Grape | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2040 |
Stock | 0 |
The Domaine de Chevalier 2016 Blanc is a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon. The nose reveals spiced pears, waxy lemons, honeysuckle and yuzu with wafts of lime juice and green guava. Medium-bodied with great intensity and elegance, it has a racy line cutting through the citrus and tropical layers, finishing long.
Still very shy on the nose, but the candied citrus, fresh melon, pear and quince notes come through on the palate, together with discreet, toasty oak. Although this is really concentrated, the power is underplayed and the enormous, herbal and mineral depth steals up on you slowly and then whisks you away. You could enjoy it now, but there’s enormous aging potential. A blend of 70 per cent sauvignon and 30 per cent semillon.