Domaine de Chevalier 2025

Aromas of plum, raspberry, loam and wet stone minerality suggest the pedigree beneath. The palate is decidedly structured, almost reminiscent of grape skins tasted at harvest, with a firm, tightly wound tannic frame. A more muscular style of Domaine de Chevalier. At 12.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.71, the wine walks a fine line: the freshening acidity (particularly on the finish) both lifts and accentuates the abundant tannins. For now, it remains firm, but the underlying material is strong and should harmonise with élevage, making full barrel ageing key to unlocking a full expression. Tasted three times with two more positive impressions, the score reflects the wine’s anticipated evolution rather than its current state.

Mesquite wood, black cherries, cigar box, blue fruits, espresso, and spice fill the aromatics. There is freshness, purity, and elegance here that is impossible to ignore. On the palate, the fruit is clean, with a smoky edge, a hint of spice, and a vibrancy that adds to the length and precision. Give it just a few years in the bottle, and this promises to be a beauty. According to Olivier Bernard, the key to the vintage was the warm, dry summer, followed by the refreshing September rains. The wine blends 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc.12.5% ABV, pH 3.71. Yields were 34 hectoliters per hectare. Harvest took place September 11-September 26. This is the earliest finish to a harvest in the history of Domaine de Chevalier. Drink from 2029-2060. 96-98 Pts

Beautiful depths, precision and clarity on the aromatics, delivers juice and depth with clarity of cassis and blackcurrant flavour. There is still the grip of the vintage in terms of its structure, but this is an estate where you can feel totally confident that things will widen and deepen over ageing. 3.71pH. Harvest September 3 to 29. 30% new oak. In organic conversion. Derenoncourt Consultants, Olivier Bernard owner working with his sons Adrien and Hugo. Tasted twice.

Wonderfully intense, the bouquet of Domaine de Chevalier 2025 stands out for its complexity and its ability to bridge ripe-fruit notes with floral nuances, while a touch of oak ageing works subtly in the background. The creamy, supple attack sets the stage for a linear, seamless progression. The tannins gradually unfold, reaching the peak of their power on the finish. They provide an outstanding backbone and reinforce the structure alongside an acidity that is both refreshing and shaping. A full-bodied, expressive wine driven by incisive, bright character.

Beautiful deep, intense red. Highly aromatic nose, refined, fruity and silky. Delicate on entry, savory through the mid-palate, the wine develops with juicy character and a fine texture, leading to a slightly firm yet aromatic, persistent finish. Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Alcohol: 12.5%.

Ripe-fruited nose, with tobacco spice, mocha, blackberries and black cherries; a fruity attack that then builds, with a creamy texture—opulent yet not heavy—rich fruit, fine-grained tannins and a very good acid structure; a long, oak-barrel-driven finish. Shows very good potential.