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Wine Description
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...
Wine Information
Blend: Sauvignon Blanc 75% & Sémillon 25%
Harvest: Hand-picked, into small crates. Grapes are carefully sorted in the vineyard as well as before and after destemming. Started in sauvignons on September 10, end of semillons on September 26 2014.
Vinification: Two vat rooms, one with small tulip shaped tanks (since 2013), to increase the plot selection, complete the extraction and refining the blend. Barrel ageing 16 to 20 months (35% ne...
