
Domaine de Chevalier
The history of Domaine de Chevalier, dates back to the late 17th century, and starts earning fame after it was purchased in 1865 by Arnaud Ricard. From 1900 to 1945 it was owned by Gabriel Beaumartin, a son-in-law. Severe frosts in 1945 made partial replanting necessary, and normal production was not resumed until 1953.
Managed by Claude Ricard since 1948 the Domaine de Chevalier gained a true international dimension.
When Domaine de Chevalier was acquired by the Bernard family of Cognac in 1983, Claude Ricard stayed on as advisor for several years. Today Olivier Bernard is in charge of Domaine de Chevalier.
One of things that makes Domaine de Chevalier unique is how it achieved fame in a relatively short time compared to the majority of Bordeaux great growths, which took several centuries to acquire a similar status. This is due to the terroir, but also that it has been managed by a limited number of owners, who all considered it essential to perpetuate a tradition of quality.
Domaine de Chevalier is a Bordeaux wine from the Pessac-Léognan appellation, ranked among the Crus Classés for red and white wine in the Classification of Graves wine of 1953 and 1959. The winery and vineyards are located south of the city of Bordeaux, in the commune of Léognan.