Domaine de Chevalier
Pessac Leognan Red Bordeaux Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
2009 vintage. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot. This estate has an impressive track record of high quality, even before it was bought by the Bernard family. Olivier Bernard managed to considerably expand the vineyards without compromising the quality of the wine, which is one my favourites. Unfortunately they use 100% Diam corks these days, which sadly stopped me from buying the wines. Anyway, this deeply coloured 2009 is a beauty that starts to shine with only 5 minutes in the glass. Impressive aromatics of black fruit, cedar wood, dark chocolate, vanilla, subtle spices and delicate floral hints. In the mouth it is extremely elegant and effortless, with everything in the right place. Exquisite balance with layered, perfectly ripe ( but not jammy) black fruit, embedded in a solid ripe tannic structure, and a very, very long finish. Everything falls into place, nothing is overdone, absolutely impressive, even if I believe it hasn't even reached its peak yet. This should age effortlessly for decades. Ab. 13,5%.
2009 vintage. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot. This estate has an impressive track record of high quality, even before it was bought by the Bernard family. Olivier Bernard managed to considerably expand the vineyards without compromising the quality of the wine, which is one my favourites. Unfortunately they use 100% Diam corks these days, which sadly stopped me from buying the wines. Anyway, this deeply coloured 2009 is a beauty that starts to shine with only 5 minutes in the glass. Impressive aromatics of black fruit, cedar wood, dark chocolate, vanilla, subtle spices and delicate floral hints. In the mouth it is extremely elegant and effortless, with everything in the right place. Exquisite balance with layered, perfectly ripe ( but not jammy) black fruit, embedded in a solid ripe tannic structure, and a very, very long finish. Everything falls into place, nothing is overdone, absolutely impressive, even if I believe it hasn't even reached its peak yet. This should age effortlessly for decades. Ab. 13,5%.
Oct 12th, 2024
This was drinking very well with notes of cedar, tobacco and graphite. Really enjoyable
This was drinking very well with notes of cedar, tobacco and graphite. Really enjoyable
Apr 14th, 2024
På pappret ett av detta chateaus starkare årgångar. Uttrycksfullt och inbjudande klassisk doft. Fyllig med följsamt beteende. Bra fruktkoncentration, med bra grepp och silkig karaktär. Gastronomiskt vin. Plommon, vinbär, tobak, kryddnejlika, kakao, kanel och krossade stenar. Classy!
På pappret ett av detta chateaus starkare årgångar. Uttrycksfullt och inbjudande klassisk doft. Fyllig med följsamt beteende. Bra fruktkoncentration, med bra grepp och silkig karaktär. Gastronomiskt vin. Plommon, vinbär, tobak, kryddnejlika, kakao, kanel och krossade stenar. Classy!
Aug 18th, 2021
