Domaine de Chevalier 2016

"A dense and tight DC with mineral, crushed stone, cement and black currant. Full, tight and racy. Gorgeous. Leafs and tobacco undertones. Very tannic. Tight and so structured. Complex."
Score: 96 97 points.
( James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, March 2017)

Rich, round and beautiful, there really is distance between red and white this year. This has all the signature welcome and power of the very best vintages of Domaine de Chevalier, one of the 'clue' châteaux you should follow to track the quality of reds and whites in Bordeaux in any given vintage. Here you see that 2016 hits it out of the park with the reds. Rich damson, deep black cherry, slate, wet stones and curls of cold ash - this has beautiful complexity and texture. Stunning.

Drinking Window 2027 - 2050
Score: 96 Jane Anson, Decanter.com, April 2017

"55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc. Harvested 4 to 21 October.
Absolutely spot on. Crimson hue. The usual restrained nose with a stony-mineral edge. Lovely purity and freshness on the palate. Tannins plentiful but extremely refined. Graves character but harmonious and elegant. Great depth. Long life ahead. Drink to 2045."
18 points.
James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com (October 2023)