2011 - Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Leognan

Country: France |
Region: Bordeaux |
Appellation: Pessac-Leognan |
Producer: Domaine de Chevalier |
Classification: Cru Classe |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13.5% |
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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Robert Parker - 30 Apr 14
A spectacular effort, especially for this challenging vintage, Olivier Bernard’s 2011 Domaine de Chevalier boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as a big, sweet bouquet of subtle charcoal, graphite, black currants and black cherries. Rich and full-bodied with a multilayered mouthfeel and a long, complex, stunning finish, this is a profound example of a 2011 from a great terroir. Consume it over the next 20 years.
Drinking Date: 2014 - 2034
89
Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Apr 22
The 2011 Domaine de Chevalier feels a little feral on the nose, perhaps with just a touch of brett? Still, attractive in its own way. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite fleshy and rounded, smooth in texture though it is just missing a little complexity and appellation character on the finish. Not bad, though as a big fan of this estate I might have wanted more. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2030
15.5
Jancis Robinson James Lawther - 22 Sep 23
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Harvested 13 to 30 September.Crimson hue. Reticent nose. Slightly hard-edged and ungracious. Some sweetness. Rugged tannins. Finishes dry. Not sure this fits the ‘refined’ bracket. (JL)
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2030