Domaine de Chevalier
Pessac-Léognan Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
2005 vintage. 85% Sauvignon and 15% Sémillon. White magic. One of the best white Bordeaux, and this bottle surely delivers at 16 years old. Amazingly young. A masterclass in subtlety and balance. Extraordinary depth in a classy understated style. Tremendous length. A true meditation wine.
2005 vintage. 85% Sauvignon and 15% Sémillon. White magic. One of the best white Bordeaux, and this bottle surely delivers at 16 years old. Amazingly young. A masterclass in subtlety and balance. Extraordinary depth in a classy understated style. Tremendous length. A true meditation wine.
Dec 25th, 2021
Absolutely fantastic wine. Barely showing any signs of age but the complex and dynamite aromas sing. This is drinking well but easily has another 15-20 years or more.
Absolutely fantastic wine. Barely showing any signs of age but the complex and dynamite aromas sing. This is drinking well but easily has another 15-20 years or more.
Feb 15th, 2020
Plush with abundant fruit and cushion. A lot of enjoyment now but not for the long haul.
Plush with abundant fruit and cushion. A lot of enjoyment now but not for the long haul.
Feb 27th, 2016
Always one of my favorite producers and especially in whites.
Always one of my favorite producers and especially in whites.
Jun 19th, 2015Cuz it's Friday night (knight?)
Cuz it's Friday night (knight?)
Jun 6th, 2015
Always lovely. Terrific with vegetable tofu fried rice last night.
Always lovely. Terrific with vegetable tofu fried rice last night.
Apr 16th, 2013
The “assemblage” Sauvignon and sémillon 85/15 is just perfect. Lemon, grapefruit, and exotic fruits are mixed in an amazing and smooth way. Absolutely fabulous, the best white Pessac Léognan, I have ever drink.., just unbelievable. I need to buy more of this 2005! That was my last bottle. Parker: 95
The “assemblage” Sauvignon and sémillon 85/15 is just perfect. Lemon, grapefruit, and exotic fruits are mixed in an amazing and smooth way. Absolutely fabulous, the best white Pessac Léognan, I have ever drink.., just unbelievable. I need to buy more of this 2005! That was my last bottle. Parker: 95
Jul 14th, 2019
I’ve never had a white this old taste so young. Usually you get that amber color and butterscotch - not this wine. Stone fruit with great balance and acidity. Little bit of almond on the finish. Awesome
I’ve never had a white this old taste so young. Usually you get that amber color and butterscotch - not this wine. Stone fruit with great balance and acidity. Little bit of almond on the finish. Awesome
Dec 23rd, 2018
Light lemon coloured , not deep. Honeyed nose , lemon rind , mineral . Quite rich and enveloping . On the palate more of the honeyed and citrus rind and mineral backbone. Balancing acidity , long mineral finish: it is a big concentrated wine that needs food. I am imagining that this is at a nice stage now though will last, probably improving over the next couple of years . This is the second bottle from 6 bottles that I personally imported into Brazil and took forever to arrive , tied up at customs apparently. Not sure if this voyage has affected the evolution of this wine. The first bottle did seem slightly more advanced. Will have to try a bottle left in the U.K.
Light lemon coloured , not deep. Honeyed nose , lemon rind , mineral . Quite rich and enveloping . On the palate more of the honeyed and citrus rind and mineral backbone. Balancing acidity , long mineral finish: it is a big concentrated wine that needs food. I am imagining that this is at a nice stage now though will last, probably improving over the next couple of years . This is the second bottle from 6 bottles that I personally imported into Brazil and took forever to arrive , tied up at customs apparently. Not sure if this voyage has affected the evolution of this wine. The first bottle did seem slightly more advanced. Will have to try a bottle left in the U.K.
Sep 13th, 2017