Domaine de Chevalier Tasting Notes
Planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, Domaine de Chevalier is a tiny estate nestled in a forest on the southwest side of Leognan. Considered by Robert Parker to be a 'true connoisseur's wine,' Domaine de Chevalier produces red wines of extremely high quality with a rich yet balanced style.
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Wine Spectator
This is loaded, with layers of gorgeous plum sauce, linzer torte and blackberry fruit melding beautifully with charcoal, spice and anise. The long, dark finish has some power in reserve, but it's rounded and enticing. ?James Molesworth, 2011. 92 points
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Wine Advocate
Consultant Stephane Derenoncourt along with owner Olivier Bernard have done a fabulous job over recent years, but the tannic, backward 2010 Domaine de Chevalier seemed primary and difficult to assess when I tasted it on three separate occasions. The natural alcohol is 13.5% from a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot. A youthful inky/blue/purple color is opaque to the rim and the nose offers elegant aromas of crushed rocks, acacia flowers, boysenberries, black currants and subtle toast as well as oak. This thick, rich, tannic, backward wine will require patience. I would guess 7-10 years of cellaring will be essential, but this is a 30- to 40- year wine. ?Robert Parker, May 2011. 91 points
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Wine Enthusiast
Full, and powerful, the wine has weight, an almost Burgundian richness, although never losing sight of the herbaceous edge of Sauvignon Blanc. Packed with power, still food friendly. ?Roger Voss, June 25, 2011. 94 points
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