- Domaine de Chevalier 2021 has been released for £564 per 12×75.
- Neal Martin scored the red 93-95 points.
- There is value in older vintages.
As part of this year’s Bordeaux En Primeur campaign, Domaine de Chevalier 2021 has been released at €46.80 per bottle ex-négociant, unchanged on the 2020’s opening price.
It is being offered by the international trade for £564 per 12×75. The 2020 and 2019 vintages look better good value in relation to today’s release. See more pricing analysis below.
Critics’ scores
A ‘stylish and classic Domaine de Chevalier,’ said Neal Martin (Vinous), who rated it 93-95 points.
The Wine Advocate’s William Kelley said it had a ‘lively, layered core’ and noted the high level of Cabernet Sauvignon (80%). He rated it 93-95 points. Antonio Galloni (Vinous) scored it 94-96 and noted he was finding the red cuvée from the estate increasingly compelling.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (The Wine Independent) gave it a score of 89-91+ points.
Fair Value analysis
The 2021 vintage has been released at a small premium to the price implied by the Liv-ex Fair Value methodology.
Buyers looking for value might consider the 2020 and 2011 vintages which have the same score but are available for less.
Likewise, the 2019 and 2016 vintages both have a superior score of 95-points from Neal Martin and are available for a small discount on today’s release.
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Liv-ex analysis is drawn from the world’s most comprehensive database of fine wine prices. The data reflects the real time activity of Liv-ex’s 580+ merchant members from across the globe. Together they represent the largest pool of liquidity in the world – currently £100m of bids and offers across 16,000 wines. Independent data, direct from the market.
