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Domaine de Chevalier Vertical
Olivier Bernard and Ralf Frenzel
Olivier Bernard has shaped Domaine de Chevalier for decades with a focus on terroir and precision. In the vertical, the elegant, long-lived Graves wines impressively show their development, finesse, and ageing potential across vintages.
Domaine de Chevalier Vertical
Olivier Bernard has shaped Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac-Léognan for decades with a clear stance: the focus is on terroir, on precision, and on wines that show their origin unmasked.
The estate counts among the leading addresses of the Graves and stands equally for great red and white wines. The white wines in particular enjoy international standing, defined by freshness, structure, and exceptional longevity.
This vertical tasting is dedicated precisely to this dimension of time. Across several vintages, it becomes visible how style, maturity, and expression develop. Young wines show tension and clarity; aged vintages gain depth, complexity, and calm.
In direct comparison, a nuanced picture emerges of what defines great Bordeaux wines: balance, finesse, and the ability to continue to develop over years.
An evening that explains less and makes tangible how precise and at the same time timeless the wines of Domaine de Chevalier are conceived.
Olivier Bernard runs Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac-Léognan and is regarded as one of the defining figures of modern Bordeaux. Under his leadership, the estate has become synonymous with precise, terroir-driven wines — particularly outstanding white wines of remarkable longevity. With a clear commitment to quality, Bernard combines tradition with a contemporary and sustainable approach to viticulture.
Ralf Frenzel is the publisher of FINE magazine and one of the defining voices in German-speaking wine journalism. As shareholder and co-owner of the historic Wegeler estates, he combines an editorial perspective with hands-on experience at one of Germany’s most important Riesling producers.