Domaine de Chevalier Blanc Primeur 2013 - Press Review

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Domaine de Chevalier Primeur Blanc 2013

 

Wine Spectator Domaine de Chevalier White 2013 Score: 92–95 This marries high-pitched thyme, chamomile and quinine notes with richer white peach, shortbread and meringue flavors. The long finish pulls everything together. Should be a beauty when finished. —J.M. Wine Enthiousiast-Roger Voss Domaine de Chevalier 2013 white Blend 93–95. Barrel Sample. Here’s a wine that shows swathes of warm fruits, with a rich structure that is cut by great acidity.  — R.V.  (4/2/2014) Jane Anson Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2013 Lovely nose, combination of sweet citrus and clean minerality. Good deft shot of acidity, great zing of minerality, very good indeed. The blend here is 80% sauvignon blanc, 20% semillon. 92-93. Highly recommended. Drink 2016-2028.   - Antonio GALLONI   (94-97) pts 2013 Domaine De Chevalier Blanc The 2013 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is fabulous. White flowers, spices, mint, grapefruit and lemon peel all meld together in a distinctive wine bursting with personality. The flavors are bright and high-toned, while aging on the lees with a little bit of stirring adds texture. Intense, saline notes support the striking, crystalline finish. The 2013 seemed to get better with each tasting. This is a stunning wine by any measure. The blend is 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. Tasted three times. Wine Tasted: April 2014.Antonio Galloni,.© 2013 Vinous Media   Neal Martin 2013 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc (93-95) The Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is a blend 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. It has a potent bouquet with apple blossom and granite scents that are not as immediate as previous vintages but only nicely in the glass after 5 minutes aeration. The palate is a little spicy on the entry. It is a beautifully balanced white Domaine de Chevalier with a fine line of acidity. Perversely the bottle at the Château was reticent, but subsequent examples suggested dewy green apples, peach and citrus peel notes combining with devastating effect on the finish.   Jeannie CHO LEE – ASIAN PALATE 2013  DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER – BLANC 93 Wonderful concentration and vibrancy in this vintage. Precision and depth here with intense apricot and pomelo fruit with a finish of fresh herbs. 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. The second sample tasted blind was lean and quite reserved on the nose; much less expressive than the bottle tasted at the chateau. The palate offers a creamy mid palate with citrus and ripe stone fruits. A balanced wine that is drinking well now even in its youth. Ready to drink : 2016+

DECANTER – Steven Spurrier 2013 Domaine de Chevalier  17.75/20pts (92/100pts) Fine lemon yellow, white summer flowers and fruits on the nose, a dry citrus and honey palate, lift and length for a good future. Drink: 2016-2025   James SUCKLING Domaine de Chevalier White Score 97-98 This white is so dense and powerful, with a finish that lasts for minutes. Pear, lemon, grapefruit and loads of minerals. Has more weight than all the red wines made in 2013. Full body. Profound depth. I look forward to tasting this from bottle in a few years. Bettane - Desseauve Domaine de Chevalier, blanc 2013 [92/100] Arôme complexe, légèrement musqué, ensemble très racé, long, salin, intense, parfaite expression du millésime et de la propriété.   BERRY BROS  & Rudd Domaine de Chevalier, blanc 2013  16.5 Generally the dry whites are very charming and easy in 2013, again for early drinking. As with all top vintages, those which excelled, managed to harness and retain beautiful refreshing lift and Domaine de Chevalier have done this with aplomb. Notably higher in Sauvignon Blanc than usual, stylistically this has more punch and intensity on the palate, a broad richness providing charming texture, punchy, exotic, citrus fruits and precise, substantial power on a very long finish. Different to the great 2007 but a beautiful powerhouse that everyone should consider for their cellars, superb. Jake Dean - Fine Wine Sales Director Farr Vintners Domaine de Chevalier, blanc 2013  One of the truly great names of dry White Bordeaux. Chevalier Blanc has a loyal following and is a wine with an amazing ability to age despite being attractive in its youth. 75% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon. Pale straw colour, with a fresh zesty nose of grapefruit, citrus and ginger. The palate is complex with mineral and flinty notes rivalling exotic peach and melon fruit, bolts of lime cordial, and underlying wood spice. The razor-sharp acidity gives the wine purity, focus and finesse. The finish is long, precise and fine. Score : 17.5 René GABRIEL   Mittleres Gelb, lindengrüne Nuancen darin, leuchtend. Das delikateste, vielschichtigste Bouquet von allen degustierten Weissweinen dieser Appellation, zarte Minztöne, weisse Nektarinen, klare, saubere Fruchtansätze vermittelnd. Sublimer, schon fast zart anmutender Gaumen, herrliche Limettentöne im fein gewobenen Extrakt, elegantes Finale. Zeigt eine royale Extra-Klasse und ist allen überlegen. 19/20