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Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2014 1500cl

Grand Cru Classé | Graves, Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux | France
CHF 1’729.60
Critics scores
94 James Suckling
Anyone who says that the 2014s aren’t elegant needs to taste this beautifully balanced wine. Ripe redcurrant and delicate herbal aromas with just a hint of spicy oak on the nose precede a fresh, medium-bodied palate with underplayed power and a lot of subtle nuances on the long finish.
93 Robert Parker
The 2014 Domaine de Chevalier has a wonderful bouquet with pure blackberry, raspberry coulis and iodine-tinged aromas that seem to envelop the senses. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, superb acidity and a sense of symmetry that is uncommon in the 2014 vintage. This is a sophisticated, precise wine from Olivier Bernard that could be one of top wines of the vintage. There is an approachability to this Domaine de Chevalier, which you do not always find, however I would be inclined to give this 3-4 years in bottle.<br/>
93 Robert Parker
The 2014 Domaine de Chevalier has a wonderful bouquet with pure blackberry, raspberry coulis and iodine-tinged aromas that seem to envelop the senses. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, superb acidity and a sense of symmetry that is uncommon in the 2014 vintage. This is a sophisticated, precise wine from Olivier Bernard that could be one of top wines of the vintage. There is an approachability to this Domaine de Chevalier, which you do not always find, however I would be inclined to give this 3-4 years in bottle.<br/>
92 Wine Spectator
Focused, with a graphite edge that runs from start to finish alongside the dark plum and blackberry purée flavors. Reveals a pretty echo of anise through the finish, which has latent depth. Solid. Best from 2018 through 2026. 10,000 cases made.
92 Wine Spectator
Focused, with a graphite edge that runs from start to finish alongside the dark plum and blackberry purée flavors. Reveals a pretty echo of anise through the finish, which has latent depth. Solid. Best from 2018 through 2026. 10,000 cases made.
17 Rene Gabriel
Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Geniales Bouquet, dicht im Ansatz, feingliedrig, mit vielen Schichten belebt, viel rote Beeren, diese haben aber eine sehr reife Ausstrahlung, Kokos und ein Hauch Caramel, dahinter aber auch eine fein florale Note aufweisend. Eleganter, eher leicht gehaltener Gaumen, Weichselnoten im Extrakt, angenehmes Finale. Ein sehr guter Chevalier, welcher sich aber trotzdem leider nur grad so zu dem Jahrgängen 2012 und 2013 gesellt. Will heissen; dessen 2011er war leicht besser. Oder anders gesagt; ausser ordentlich gut!
17 Rene Gabriel
Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Geniales Bouquet, dicht im Ansatz, feingliedrig, mit vielen Schichten belebt, viel rote Beeren, diese haben aber eine sehr reife Ausstrahlung, Kokos und ein Hauch Caramel, dahinter aber auch eine fein florale Note aufweisend. Eleganter, eher leicht gehaltener Gaumen, Weichselnoten im Extrakt, angenehmes Finale. Ein sehr guter Chevalier, welcher sich aber trotzdem leider nur grad so zu dem Jahrgängen 2012 und 2013 gesellt. Will heissen; dessen 2011er war leicht besser. Oder anders gesagt; ausser ordentlich gut!
Producer
Domaine de Chevalier
A top producer of both reds and whites, the unique Domaine de Chevalier is one of the leading Grand Cru Classés to craft both varieties in the Pessac-Léognan. The property has been owned by the Bernard family since 1983, although their vineyards date as far back as the 1770s. Today the family continues in their quest for quality and balance with the help of the Bernards’ right hand, Rémi Edange. Edange manages the domaine hands-on, he is equally committed to producing the appellation’s best wines. Today, Oliver Bernard, beside Edange and recently appointed head vigneron, Stéphane Derenoncourt make up quite a fine team, producing some of the most sought after Left Bank whites. Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is a small production blend, dominated by Sauvignon Blanc with the remaining one fourth Sémillon, the wine is barrel-fermented and aged resulting in a structured and elegant wine. The newest vintages of Domaine de Chevalier Rouge similarly attract attention, and have continued to grow in quality, it is a sophisticated and generous red that delivers a lot for its price.