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Domaine de Chevalier

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Domaine de Chevalier

Only a great terroir can produce a great wine… I often start out with these words when speaking about Domaine de Chevalier. They convey our fundamental philosophy, not only with regard to viticulture, but also the spirit that pervades the estate, and the men and women who work here. They improve their already considerable skills year after year on behalf of that which is most essential to a fine wine in my opinion – balance.
– Domaine de Chevalier

Domaine de Chevalier is located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation in a clearing of forestland that protects the vines from extreme temperatures. The domaine calls their terroir ‘a secret garden,’ which is a property of 80 hectares, 35 of which are vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot). The domaine is ranked among the Crus Classés in Graves, and is often the source of some of the greatest red and white blends to come out of Bordeaux.

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2005
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750ml
WS97
WA95
W&S95
JD95
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Tasting Notes

WS97
Displays lemon, honey, mineral, fennel seed and lime aromas. Full-bodied, this fills the mouth with lime, apple tart and vanilla character. Very, very intense. Fantastic. Needs time to come together. The best white from this estate in a long time. Best after 2014. 2,080 cases made.
WA95
Domaine de Chevalier's fabulous 2005 white offers terrific acidity, body, and texture as well as high acidity, which suggests this wine should enjoy an incredibly long life. I recently had the 1985 at a charity dinner, and it is still remarkably youthful. The 2005 may last just as long, if not longer. Hints of figs, licorice, honeysuckle, and lemon oil are accompanied by a concentrated, dry, nearly austere wine, but there is so much going on, that it should be prodigious with another decade of cellaring. It will last for 30-40+ years.

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