Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Leognan, FR, 2022 (MAGNUM)

The 2022 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge is widely regarded as one of the finest wines ever produced by the estate and a benchmark of the exceptional 2022 Bordeaux vintage. Crafted under Olivier Bernard's 40th harvest at the property, the wine combines power, elegance, and remarkable precision. The blend is approximately 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc.

Professional Ratings

Tasting Profile

Aromatics

• Cassis and blackberry
• Graphite and crushed stone
• Tobacco leaf
• New leather
• Incense and smoke
• Dark chocolate and spice

Palate

• Medium- to full-bodied
• Silky, polished tannins
• Layers of black fruit and mineral complexity
• Exceptional freshness and balance
• Powerful yet refined and seamless

Finish

• Long and elegant
• Lingering dark berries, graphite, and spice
• Built for 30–40 years of aging potential

Critics praised its extraordinary balance, purity, and transparency, with James Suckling highlighting its silky tannins and mineral precision, while Jeb Dunnuck called it "beautiful" with nearly flawless balance.

Sommelier Presentation Note

2022 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Léognan
One of the stars of Bordeaux's legendary 2022 vintage, offering aromas of cassis, blackberry, graphite, tobacco, and spice. Richly layered yet impeccably balanced, the palate reveals silky tannins, mineral complexity, and remarkable freshness, culminating in a long, seamless finish.