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Domaine de Chevalier 2006
HED31849
75 cl
13%
£75.00
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Owned by the Bernard family since 1983, Domaine de Chevalier is an illustrious Grand Cru Classé estate situated in Pessac-Léognan. The 2006 release is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the remainder Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. A wonderfully balanced vintage showcasing plush red and black fruit together with earthy, savoury spice character.
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(a blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 5% petit verdot and 5% cabernet franc; 13% alcohol): Deep ruby. Blackcurrant, camphor and a peppery note on the nose, plus a hint of a green streak. Suave in texture but peppery and simple in the mouth, with a leafy, herbal quality and a general lack of fruit suggesting only moderate ripeness. Turns a bit dry on the back. Some might like this wine's autumnal, herbal personality more than I did; perhaps I caught it at an awkward stage. In fairness, the vast majority of critics have scored this wine highly.Ian d'Agata1st April 2013
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In addition to its highly renowned first wine, the domaine also produces a second wine from young vines, L’Esprit de Chevalier, and small amounts of a third wine, Pessac-Léognan de Domaine de Chevalier. Key varieties include the traditional Bordeaux grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc for reds and Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon for whites.