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Dom. de Chevalier

Dom. de Chevalier Grand Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Leognan Rouge

Bordeaux

Pessac-Léognan

Always one of the benchmark wines of a vintage, and here showcasing the quality of Cabernet Sauvignon in 2023 (as well as the potential for varying yields, as they are down at 30hl/h here). Well balanced, great depth of ink, cassis, bilberry and damson fruits, rises through the palate, with tannic grip and plenty of grilled but carefully judged oak. A great Chevalier, not perhaps at the very top of recent vintages here, but one that will give huge amounts of pleasure, and captures the great classicsm of the year. 35% new oak for ageing, Bernard family owners.

Inside Bordeaux

The 2023 Domaine de Chevalier has a deep garnet-purple color. It is a little broody and oaky to start, needing coaxing to bring out a gorgeous core of black cherries, redcurrants, and cassis, with underlying hints of violets and forest floor. The medium to full-bodied palate has a solid frame of firm, grainy tannins and bright acidity supporting the muscular fruit, finishing long and minerally. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

Deep garnet-purple in color. Pops from the glass with wonderfully fragrant notes of red roses, cardamom, and mossy tree bark, leading to a core of cassis and red currant jelly. The light-bodied palate is energetic and shimmery, delivering fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and minerally.

Amatør

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It needs some patient swirling and shaking to wake up notes of crushed blackcurrants, kirsch, and juicy plums, followed by nuances of violets, mossy tree bark, and wild sage. The medium-bodied palate has a wonderfully fine-grained texture and great tension supporting the tightly wound red and black fruit layers, finishing long and perfumed.

Expert

This is just gorgeous, you see exactly where it is going, with waves of unfussy but powerful black fruit aromatics, a beautiful wine that is full of density and complexity, pared back with restrained cassis and bilberry at this point. Hints of cocoa bean, tobacco, slate, truffle and smoked earth coming through, that will no doubt build over the next few years in bottle. Tasted twice, two months apart, both times hugely successful, easy to recommend. In organic conversion.

Ruby red. Complex nose with blueberries, floral, cassis and spice. Fresh acidity. Balanced and elegant with both power and finesse. Loads of spice, dark berries and some licorice. Ripe polished tannins. Very long.

If there is one "high end" red Bordeaux you should get from the 2018 vintage, this might be the one!

Duft av rødbærsfrukt, plommer, treverk og lær.
Delikat frukt med fine nyanser og integrerte tanniner 

WSET 2

The 2016 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge is deep garnet-purple in color. It is a little closed to begin, soon unfurling to offer profound notes of baked plums, boysenberry preserves, and blueberry compote, plus touches of garrigue, smoked meats, and oolong tea. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with rich black fruits, framed by plush tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant.

At a perfect moment to start drinking, plenty of grip, slate, crayon and liquorice bud, graphite and cassis, black tea and peppercorns, very Left Bank, very Chevalier, very delicious. Olivier Bernard owner.

Bjørnebær, lær, eik, solbær, rød frukt, røyk, pepper, vanilje, tomat, plomme og røkt kjøtt.

The 2013 Domaine de Chevalier is medium garnet in color, with a touch of brick. It gently emerges from the glass with scents of redcurrant jelly, dried blackberries, and bay leaves, plus hints of pencil shavings, tobacco, and dusty soil. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers a good core of red berry and earthy layers, with a firm, chewy texture, finishing on a stewed tea note.

This is enjoyable, heading towards tertiary flavours with melted tannins, and layers of cigar box, salted caramel, blackberry and blueberry fruits. Has grip through the core but is welcoming rather than overly concentrated at this point. Tasted out of magnum. An estate that offers excellent consistency, and it is an easy 2012 to recommend.

WSET 1

jeg besøkte domainet når 09 og 10 var nyeste årganger og ble bergtatt av kvaliteten. Alltid gøy å gå tilbake til slike viner. Klassisk nese med masse grafitt og blyantkvess, mørk fruktprofil mot solbær og plommer, munnfølelsen er strålende, modne, faste og integrerte tanniner, bidrar til den luftige munnfølelsen, frukten er på den mørke siden men på ingen måte overmoden. Denne vinnen vil ha fruktkonsentrasjon til å holde lenge, men jeg er nok på medium til lang sikt, for meg nå og neste 15 år.

Sommelier

Firm plum in colour, this grabs you straight off the bat. A beautifully rich nose, still young with a relatively closed tannic frame, will open further over the next few years, but the silky depths to the texture are clear. Packed with liqourice, black cherry, cassis, cooling mint freshness that reallly draws out the palate, this is pure class, up there with the all time greatest Chevaliers. A clear buy - and if you already own it, get ready to enjoy. Harvest September 26 to October 12.

Kjappnotat:

Komplekst og sammensatt, utviklet men masse primærfrukt fortsatt, solbær og røde bær, noe tørket frukt, lær, friske urter, konsentrert, frisk og lang!

En nydelig vin!

Pen mørk frukt og typiske lær, tobakk, sedertre aromaer på nese. Åpnet seg etter ca 10-15 min. God lengde og pen frukt til å nærme seg 25 år.

Ikke vurdert, - har 6 fl - ønsker andres vurderinger av denne.

Amateur

Alle gode ting tar cirka 15 minutter. Trengte et lite kvarter på å åpne seg. Til gjengjeld fikk du jordbær, støvete jord, mørke bær, mynte, rosmarin og sort te. Fortsatt høyst i live, med mange år foran seg

Certified Sommelier

Etter 40 år fortsatt frisk med mye spenstig rød frukt og syre. Strukturen er helt nedslipt og rund. Kompleks, men oppleves egentlig som en ganske lett vin. Får mye igjen for å la Bordeaux av denne kvaliteten ligge i fred lenge nok.

Kirsebær, tørkede jordbær, søtlig pipetobakk, fuktig lær, eksotisk treverk og florale toner over et tydelig jordsmonnspreg. Plenty av liv igjen i munnen her. Frisk, kjølig og elegant, med godt utviklede aromaer i midtparti. Konsentrasjonen noe lavere enn hva adressen leverer i moderne tid, men det er tross alt en 40 år gammel vin. Utgang med god lengde og behagelige, støvete tanniner. Balansert, bereist, tilstedeværende og veldig pen BDX som gjør en entusiast varm om hjerterota! 

Saturated, fully mature chestnut ruby, fading towards mahogany rim. Spiciness with lifted, classic Claret perfume of smoke, cassis, shoe polish, fish oil, and dark cherry preserves with damp earth and graphite minerals.⁠
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The flavor is pure and mellow, with a fully integrated and tender structure, featuring blue and black cherries, smoke, graphite, cinnamon, and cassis.⁠
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Fantastic sequence, and harmony between acidity, alcohol, and tannins provide plenty of moreish, satisfactory residue, especially in the mid and back palate.⁠
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Classy and refined wine, despite its age, I believe it can only get better with another 10 - 15 years of age. 93+⁠

Fine wine advisor

importert i barrique og flasket av Vinmonopolet - få kjøper 52 - en årgang som lovet veldig bra, men med mye regn under innhøstingen - Pomerol, Saint Emilion og Graves høstet før regnet og mange chateau laget topp viner. Denne med høy fruktsødme. Det skrives at vinene med høy merlotandel berget best i Graves. Bløt struktur. Intens. Tobakk, lær og varm jord. Pen friskhet. (93)

Category	Red wine
Vinmonopolet no.
Producer	Dom. de Chevalier
Vintages	2023
Country	France, Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan
Bottle	75 cl

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