Pessac-Léognan 2015

Provenance

Single-Owner Private Collection

Critics Ratings

"Tasted blind. Looks quite old. Light rose petals on the nose. Simple and ready. (Another wine in this tasting, which, when its identity was revealed, made me wonder whether it was a perfect bottle.)" - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 16/20 (Mar 2025)

"The 2015 Domaine de Chevalier is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. It went through malolactic and aging on its lees during three months in 35% new, 35% one-year-old and 30% two-year-old barrels, with a total aging of 18 months. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it has lovely spiciness on the nose, Chinese five spice and black pepper, with a core of red and black cherries and smoked meats. Medium-bodied, finely crafted and refreshing, it's quite minerally in the mouth and persistent on the finish." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95/100 (Feb 2018)

"The 2015 Domaine de Chevalier has a typical nose from this Pessac-Léognan estate. It's understated but beguiling, with cedar, undergrowth-tinged red fruit and just a subtle background dab of peppermint. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. This is fleshy for a Domaine de Chevalier and perhaps has less grip. A judicious dash of black pepper enlivens the finish and there is a bit more persistence than I recall. The 2015 is delicious from the start. Tasted at the 2015 Ten-Year-On tasting at Bordeaux Index." - Neal Martin, Vinous, 94/100 (Feb 2025)

"This has a solid core of gently steeped plum and blackberry fruit inlaid liberally with warm ganache and roasted vanilla notes. Warm, dark earth details pervade the finish, along with hints of tobacco and espresso, though this remains suave and perfumy overall." - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Mar 2018)