Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2022 is a beautifully refined and classically styled Pessac-Léognan, combining depth, precision, and aromatic complexity. The wine opens with cassis, blackberry, black cherry, violets, graphite, tobacco leaf, cedar, and subtle smoky earth. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied with remarkable freshness, silky tannins, and a long, mineral-driven finish. Despite the richness of the 2022 vintage, it retains the estate’s signature elegance, restraint, and purity.
Professional Ratings
- James Suckling: 97–98 pts
- Wine Advocate: 95–97 pts
- Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 95–97 pts
- Jeb Dunnuck: 96–98 pts
- Decanter: 96–97 pts
Critics praised its balance, finesse, and layered complexity, highlighting it as one of the most consistently graceful wines of Graves. Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2022 is both approachable in youth and built for long-term aging.
Jeb Dunnuck 98 Points
Tasted on multiple occasions, the 2022 Domaine De Chevalier is beautiful, with a 2009-like style in its spicy red and black fruits, tobacco, new leather, and graphite-driven aromas and flavors. These carry to a medium to full-bodied Chevalier that has a supple, layered mouthfeel, beautifully polished tannins, and just about flawless balance. It's not massive or over the top in any way and excels on its balance and complexity. Based on 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, drink this seamless, sexy, already approachable 2022 over the coming 30-40 years.
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A memorable and top-quality vintage, the 2022 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge features intense and flavorful Merlot with dense, tender tannins. The Cabernet Sauvignon showcases impressive potential, contributing to a wine of beautiful intensity. This benchmark vintage is destined to leave its mark on history.
