19 Rene Gabriel
Habe noch selten eine derartig tiefe Farbe bei einem Fassmuster dieses Weingutes gesehen, extrem dichtes Purpur-Lila. Kompaktes, konzentriertes Bouquet, frische Edelhölzer, Schwarzbrot, Kirschen und Maulbeeren. Samtiger, wohl geformter Körper, zeigt jetzt schon viel Charme bei milder Säure und extrem viel Charme in den Tanninen, total schwarzbeerig mit schwarzem Kirschengelée im langen Finale. Gemessen am Image des Jahrganges haben hier Olivier Bernard und Rémy Edange hier eine absolute Meisterleistung vollbracht. Kann sich mit Haut-Brion messen und es wir sehr interessant sein, diese beiden in 10 - und dann nochmals in in 20 Jahren gegenüber zu stellen! warten (2018 - 2045)
19 Rene Gabriel
Habe noch selten eine derartig tiefe Farbe bei einem Fassmuster dieses Weingutes gesehen, extrem dichtes Purpur-Lila. Kompaktes, konzentriertes Bouquet, frische Edelhölzer, Schwarzbrot, Kirschen und Maulbeeren. Samtiger, wohl geformter Körper, zeigt jetzt schon viel Charme bei milder Säure und extrem viel Charme in den Tanninen, total schwarzbeerig mit schwarzem Kirschengelée im langen Finale. Gemessen am Image des Jahrganges haben hier Olivier Bernard und Rémy Edange hier eine absolute Meisterleistung vollbracht. Kann sich mit Haut-Brion messen und es wir sehr interessant sein, diese beiden in 10 - und dann nochmals in in 20 Jahren gegenüber zu stellen! warten (2018 - 2045)
94 Robert Parker
A spectacular effort, especially for this challenging vintage, Olivier Bernard’s 2011 Domaine de Chevalier boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as a big, sweet bouquet of subtle charcoal, graphite, black currants and black cherries. Rich and full-bodied with a multilayered mouthfeel and a long, complex, stunning finish, this is a profound example of a 2011 from a great terroir. Consume it over the next 20 years. <br/>
94 Robert Parker
A spectacular effort, especially for this challenging vintage, Olivier Bernard’s 2011 Domaine de Chevalier boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as a big, sweet bouquet of subtle charcoal, graphite, black currants and black cherries. Rich and full-bodied with a multilayered mouthfeel and a long, complex, stunning finish, this is a profound example of a 2011 from a great terroir. Consume it over the next 20 years. <br/>
92 Wine Spectator
This is solidly built, featuring a full-bodied feel from the loam and tar frame, balanced by the depth of the plum, blackberry and fig core. Reveals a smoldering edge through the finish, with an echo of cocoa. Best from 2016 through 2028. –JM
92 Wine Spectator
This is solidly built, featuring a full-bodied feel from the loam and tar frame, balanced by the depth of the plum, blackberry and fig core. Reveals a smoldering edge through the finish, with an echo of cocoa. Best from 2016 through 2028. –JM
92 James Suckling
This is a rich wine for the vintage with mineral, raspberry and lemongrass character. Full body, chewy tannins and a long finish. Need three or four years to come together.
89 Vinous
The 2011 Domaine de Chevalier feels a little feral on the nose, perhaps with just a touch of brett? Still, attractive in its own way. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite fleshy and rounded, smooth in texture though it is just missing a little complexity and appellation character on the finish. Not bad, though as a big fan of this estate I might have wanted more. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.
89 Vinous
The 2011 Domaine de Chevalier feels a little feral on the nose, perhaps with just a touch of brett? Still, attractive in its own way. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite fleshy and rounded, smooth in texture though it is just missing a little complexity and appellation character on the finish. Not bad, though as a big fan of this estate I might have wanted more. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.
