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Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2009 75cl

Grand Cru Classé | Graves, Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux | Francia
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97 James Suckling
Aromas of blueberries and lemon rind. Full body, with soft and velvety tannins and bright fruity finish. Refined and beautiful. Layered wine. Pure fruit. Gravelley. Stoney. So classy and complex. Try in 2020.
95 Robert Parker
In late 2011, I had the last bottle in my cellar of the 1970 Domaine de Chevalier. Much to my surprise, it was still holding on to life and remained gorgeously complex in that ethereal Graves style. The 2009, one of the finest Domaine de Chevaliers yet produced, reveals a striking bouquet of burning embers, sweet cherry, black and red currant fruit, spice box, cedar and lead pencil shavings. The tannins are sweet in this fleshy, full-bodied offering. It is built on the notion of extraordinary harmony, elegance and complexity. While not the most concentrated or flamboyant 2009, its intense aromas are already reasonably evolved and its lusciousness and balance are terrific. Made from an interesting blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot, its yields of 45 hectoliters per hectare were slightly higher than many of its neighbors achieved. Drink it over the next 25 years.
95 Robert Parker
In late 2011, I had the last bottle in my cellar of the 1970 Domaine de Chevalier. Much to my surprise, it was still holding on to life and remained gorgeously complex in that ethereal Graves style. The 2009, one of the finest Domaine de Chevaliers yet produced, reveals a striking bouquet of burning embers, sweet cherry, black and red currant fruit, spice box, cedar and lead pencil shavings. The tannins are sweet in this fleshy, full-bodied offering. It is built on the notion of extraordinary harmony, elegance and complexity. While not the most concentrated or flamboyant 2009, its intense aromas are already reasonably evolved and its lusciousness and balance are terrific. Made from an interesting blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot, its yields of 45 hectoliters per hectare were slightly higher than many of its neighbors achieved. Drink it over the next 25 years.
18 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Verführerisches Maulbeerenbouquet, ein Hauch Kokos, Vanille und reife Kirschen, noch zarte Hefenoten im Ansatz zeigend. Seidener Gaumen, delikate Balance, eine schöne Süsse die von den feinen Gerbstoffen ausstrahlt, im Finale wieder Kirschen und jetzt auch etwas Brombeeren. Wie immer auf gewohnt hohem Niveau bei viel Finessen. (18/20). 12: Irgenxwie ist das Ding unglaublich jugendgeil. Ich konnte mich trotz lediglicher Degustationsabsicht nicht zurückhalten und nahm einen herzhaften Schluck. warten (2016 - 2028)
18 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Verführerisches Maulbeerenbouquet, ein Hauch Kokos, Vanille und reife Kirschen, noch zarte Hefenoten im Ansatz zeigend. Seidener Gaumen, delikate Balance, eine schöne Süsse die von den feinen Gerbstoffen ausstrahlt, im Finale wieder Kirschen und jetzt auch etwas Brombeeren. Wie immer auf gewohnt hohem Niveau bei viel Finessen. (18/20). 12: Irgenxwie ist das Ding unglaublich jugendgeil. Ich konnte mich trotz lediglicher Degustationsabsicht nicht zurückhalten und nahm einen herzhaften Schluck. warten (2016 - 2028)
93 Wine Spectator
Very rich, but sleek and pure, with beautiful mouthfeel and layers of enticing fig, steeped blackberry and warm currant confiture nicely stitched with black tea and mesquite. The long finish has a tarry underlay, but stays polished. Approachable for its mouthfeel, but has the balance to age nicely. Drink now through 2025. 12,000 cases made. –JM
93 Wine Spectator
Very rich, but sleek and pure, with beautiful mouthfeel and layers of enticing fig, steeped blackberry and warm currant confiture nicely stitched with black tea and mesquite. The long finish has a tarry underlay, but stays polished. Approachable for its mouthfeel, but has the balance to age nicely. Drink now through 2025. 12,000 cases made. –JM
Produttore
Domaine de Chevalier
Produttore di punta sia di vini rossi che bianchi, la straordinaria tenuta Domaine de Chevalier è uno dei più importanti Grand Cru Classé a creare entrambe le varietà nel Pessac-Léognan. La proprietà è della famiglia Bernard dal 1983, anche se i vigneti risalgono addirittura al 1770. Oggi la famiglia continua la ricerca di qualità ed equilibrio con l'aiuto del braccio destro dei Bernard, Rémi Edange, il quale gestisce concretamente la tenuta e s’impegna per produrre i migliori vini della denominazione. Oggi Oliver Bernard, Edange e il recentemente nominato capo vigneron Stéphane Derenoncourt formano una bella squadra, producendo alcuni dei bianchi più ricercati della sponda sinistra. Il Domaine de Chevalier Blanc è un assemblaggio prodotto in piccole quantità, dominato dal Sauvignon Blanc con il restante quarto di Sémillon; è fermentato in botte e invecchiato per creare un vino strutturato ed elegante. Anche le annate più recenti del Domaine de Chevalier Rouge attirano l'attenzione, e la loro qualità ha continuato a migliorare. Si tratta di un rosso sofisticato e generoso con un ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo.