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Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2011

Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

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.

Score: 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2034 01 April 2014

The 2011 is a blend of two-thirds Cabernet and one-third Merlot but Olivier Bernard then mentioned that is includes 6% Petit Verdot. The nose is closed at first but it demonstrates fine precision with blackcurrant, boysenberry, limestone and graphite aromas, again, almost Pauillac like in profile. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins on the entry, crisp acidity: a Domaine de Chevalier struck through with a citric like freshness. A little abrupt and'spiky' on the finish perhaps, but this is a fine, masculine, classic Domaine de Chevalier for mid-term drinking. Tasted April 2012.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2012

Showed at Grand Puy Lacoste as they share the same owner this is always a very typical Pauillac. Nothing is overdone here - light to medium structure with lots of purity and precise, ripe fruits. Big finish without going too far!

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2028 18 April 2012

Elegant black berry fruits, lightly expressed concentration, lovely texture and depth, strong tannins already blending in and a long life in front of it.

Score: 17 - 18

Decanter, Decanter.com 16 April 2012

Firm, slightly dusty-edged plum and cassis fruit here, with a good sappy feel on the finish. Underlying tarry edge. Solid, if a bit reticent today.

Score: 89 - 92

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012

Very polished tannins to this refined and beautiful red with minerals and blackberries. Some wet earth too. Full and very integrated now.

Score: 92 - 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012