Domaine de Chevalier blanc 2018

Trækasse

: Sauvignon Blanc 70%, Semillon 30%

: hvid, tør; 13,5% Vol.; Modenhed til at drikke: 2026–2048; Pakket ind i: 6 OHK

: eksotisk & aromatisk; frisk syrlighed; mineral

: Lobenberg: 95–97/100; Suckling: 98/100; Jeb Dunnuck: 95–97/100; Galloni: 95/100; Parker: 95/100

: Frankrig, Bordeaux, Pessac Leognan

: Allergener: Sulfitter,

Tapperi / Importør: Domaine de Chevalier, , 33850 Léognan, FRANKREICH

Lobenberg: Domaine de Chevalier, der ligger i den sydlige del af Pessac-Léognan, er ikke kun kendt for sin fremragende rødvin, men også for sine store hvidvine. De 70 % Sauvignon- og 30 % Sémillon-vinstokke til hvidvinen er strengt reduceret i udbytte, og kun de absolut sunde druer bruges til vinen, som lagres i 18 måneder på bærmen i barriques. Meget rig og overdådig i næsen, voluminøs, viser en masse kraft, næsten massiv i munden med en masse kraft, masser af træ. Frugten er noget bred, det hele er meget blomsteragtigt, tilsyneladende også meget alkohol, meget tryk, efter at have smagt næsten alle de hvide nu, synes jeg, at 2018 simpelthen ikke er et fremragende hvidvinsår. Det er en imponerende vin, en blockbuster, men den har ikke helt samme finesse og storhed som de sidste to år. 95-97/100

Suckling om: Domaine de Chevalier blanc

This has a complex nose of dried apple, green mango, grapefruit zest, dried honeysuckle and crushed almonds. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity and a dense, phenolic texture. Vivid and layered with fantastic precision. Very, very long. This needs time. Better from 2026. 98/100

Jeb Dunnuck om: Domaine de Chevalier blanc

-- Jeb Dunnuck: One of the whites of the vintage is the 2018 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, which is both powerful and fresh in the vintage. Crushed citrus, tart melon, lemon curd, and crushed rock-like minerality all give way to a pure, full-bodied dry white that has integrated acidity and a great, great finish. A blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Sémillon that will spend 18 months in 35% new French oak, it’s going to be relatively accessible in its youth (unlike the 2015) yet should age beautifully. 95-97/100

Galloni om: Domaine de Chevalier blanc

The 2018 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc has come together beautifully over the last two years. Rich and unctuous in feel, the 2018 offers terrific nuance to match its creamy, enveloping personality. Dried pear, marzipan, lemon confit and white flowers all build as the 2018 blossoms in the glass. The poised, deeply resonant finish is striking. I am so impressed with the 2018, a wine that is far more convincing in bottle than it was from barrel. 95/100

Parker om: Domaine de Chevalier blanc

The Domaine de Chevalier 2018 Blanc, a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon, offers up a gorgeous perfume of ripe Bosc pears, grapefruit oil, mandarin peel and lemongrass, leading to wafts of sea spray, lime blossom and beeswax. The medium to full-bodied palate has a seducing opulence, delivering layers of citrus, pear and floral-inspired flavors with a satiny texture and seamless freshness, finishing long with a spicy kick. It makes for a complex, decadently delicious wine right now, but give it 4-5 years in bottle to see it take on even more savory/toasty layers, and drink it for the next 10-12 years or more. 95/100

Wine Spectator om: Domaine de Chevalier blanc

Gorgeous, with both rich and racy elements as lemon curd, shortbread and honeysuckle notes contrast with lemon pith, thyme and fleur de sel notes. Long finish has wet straw and paraffin hints, adding length and range. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2030. 96/100

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