Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 被認為是波爾多最頂級的白酒之一,其品質獲得多位葡萄酒大師一致肯定,並具有與一級酒莊 Chateau Haut-Brion 和 La Mission Haut Brion平起平坐的實力。不過產量極為稀少,正牌款每年僅有1000~1200箱。Domaine de Chevalier 是 Grave 僅有6座酒莊的紅、白葡萄酒皆入選列級莊等級。Robert Parker 也曾給予 Domaine de Chevalier「真正葡萄酒鑒賞家之酒」的讚譽。
Domaine de Chevalier 葡萄種植的歷史記錄最早可追溯到17世紀。1865年,酒莊被Ricar 家族購入,Ricard家族一直深耕於橡木桶生產行業,也深諳波爾多葡萄酒的經營和銷售之道。在他們的掌管下,騎士酒莊開始名聲大噪,並在此後的100多年間,一直保持著優異的成績。
1983年,騎士酒莊被 Bernard 家族收購,並由Olivier Bernard經營管理至今。Olivier 成為掌門人後,開始大刀闊斧地進行改革。他逐步擴大葡萄園的面積,重新種植了園內的葡萄藤,並移除那些容易遭受霜凍的植株;更新和完善釀酒設備;並興建了一座呈圓柱型、寬敞亮麗的現代化釀造車間。2015年,騎士酒莊成為首批引進 Diam 酒塞的波爾多酒莊,以降低軟木塞污染的風險。
James Suckling: Dense and very layered with lots of ripe fruit with apple and pineapple character. Cooked pears, too. Full-bodied, layered and energetic.
Robert Parker: The 2018 L' Esprit de Chevalier Blanc is a little closed to begin, unfurling to offer elegant lemongrass, fresh ginger and orange blossom scents over a core of grapefruit and white peaches plus a waft of crushed stones. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers super intense, vibrant citrus and floral layers with a racy backbone and satiny texture, finishing with a persistent spicy kick.
Jeb Dunnuck: Readers looking for a terrific Bordeaux Blanc should check out the 2018 Domaine De Chevalier L'Esprit De Chevalier Blanc from Domaine de Chevalier. Based on 60% Sauvignon and 40% Sémillon, it has a rocking bouquet of honeyed pineapple, peach, and lemon curd to go with medium-bodied richness, a bright, juicy, lively texture, terrific balance, and a clean, dry finish. It's well worth seeking out and is going to keep for 5-7 years with no issues.