The 1928 Domaine de Chevalier is an utterly sublime expression of a legendary vintage and at 90-years of age, continues to entrance. This bottle, ex-cellar, offers a cornucopia of aromas, red cherries, kirsch, sandalwood, balsam and pressed red rose petals that become more tertiary with aeration. There is a warmth to these aromatics, like warming your hands on an open fire. The palate is medium-bodied with a surprisingly sweet entry. There is a little rusticity, forgivably of course, but the texture is so smooth and refined. Entrancing in terms of harmony and with considerable depth and persistence, it bids adieu with a long, tobacco-tinged aftertaste. It is one of the finest 1928s that I have encountered. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner. (Neal Martin, Vinous, May 2018)
The 1928 Domaine de Chevalier is an utterly sublime expression of a legendary vintage and at 90-years of age, continues to entrance. This bottle, ex-cellar, offers a cornucopia of aromas, red cherries, kirsch, sandalwood, balsam and pressed red rose petals that become more tertiary with aeration. There is a warmth to these aromatics, like warming your hands on an open fire. The palate is medium-bodied with a surprisingly sweet entry. There is a little rusticity, forgivably of course, but the texture is so smooth and refined. Entrancing in terms of harmony and with considerable depth and persistence, it bids adieu with a long, tobacco-tinged aftertaste. It is one of the finest 1928s that I have encountered. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner. (Neal Martin, Vinous, May 2018)
May 24th, 2018
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
