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  • Country ranking ?

    1 204
  • Producer ranking ?

    36
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Salads

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The Story

Olivier Bernard's extensive project at Domaine de Chevalier has really come to fruition. After a bold and not to mention expensive re-planting program throughout the `80s and then a decade and a half of patience for the vines to gain maturity, we can really see the benefits. 2005, 2008, 2009 and now 2010 rank amongst the very best wines produced in this sprawling commune. Powerful but graceful, true to their terroir, and just so enjoyable to d...

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Crystal color, pale gold with green highlights.
Pure intense nose, very complex.
Feeling of freshness (citrus, tropical fruit, flower, minerals).
Vivid and rich in the palate, intensity of flavors. Acidity is present.
Powerful and extensive development, acidity boosts wine.
Complex flavors omnipresent, minerality gives an impression of structure.
Very long finish, very "balanced".

Tasted twice - last time in October 2010. Light yellow. Lovely nose of acacia flower and lemon, full-bodied and well proportioned on the palate with fresh fruit acidity. It was very attractive and tasty wine. Even if not at the same level as 2001 and 2002, this wine will mature quicker and satisfy many wine freaks, while we wait for big vintages. Already very enjoyable (2010). 12-15 years.
  • 92p
Towards golden. Apples, citrus, minerals, cool fruit, rose petals, citrus, nuanced and detailed, layered. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, fresher than expected for the vintage, rounded, detailed, complex, incredible length. 95
  • 95p
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Origin

Bordeaux, Pessac Leognan

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