{"product_id":"domaine-de-chevalier-2025-pessac-leognan","title":"Domaine de Chevalier 2025, Pessac-Leognan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2028\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pessac-Leognan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Domaine de Chevalier was picked from 11 to 26 September at 38 hl\/ha with an alcohol level of 12.5%. This is perfumed on the nose with raspberry, cassis and light iris flower scents, just a touch of truffle in the background. You need to wait because this \"grows\" in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with granular tannins. Very harmonious, quintessentially Pessac, gravel-tinged black fruit, almost pillowy in texture, yet there is certainly decent structure here with just the right amount of grip towards the finish. It will require less bottle age than, say, the 2020 or 2022, yet it is endowed with real complexity and classicism. It is Domaine de Chevalier, after all. Drink 2030 - 2060.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Domaine de Chevalier, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, was harvested between September 11 and 26—an unusually early finish—with yields of 35 hectoliters per hectare. It reveals a bouquet marked by oak, with notes of spice, dark berries, lead pencil and licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and deep, it’s built around a substantial chassis of tannins and framed by powdery, youthful structure, concluding with a long, firm and structured finish, reflecting the wine’s inherent density.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYohan Castaing, Wine Advocate, April 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth of fruit comes through clearly, with a medium body and plenty of berry, chocolate, walnut and bark aromas. Creamy and polished, with a lovely texture and a long and rather endless finish. Soft and precise. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot and 5% petit verdot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/98\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful 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. 2030-2040.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson, JaneAnson.com, April 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Domaine de Chevalier is a total stunner. The oak imprint is a bit strong, but the 2025 possesses notable richness and textural depth to handle it all. Signature red-toned fruit and floral overtones soar through the layered, expansive close. 2035 - 2075\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/97\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, vinous.com, April 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Les Carmes Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":57102192476533,"sku":null,"price":216.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/DomainedeChevalier2024_6850d984-1833-4be7-8c39-331b237b563c.png?v=1747238824","url":"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/products\/domaine-de-chevalier-2025-pessac-leognan","provider":"Fine Wine Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}