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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.5 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 55 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Philolesen on 8/7/2023 & rated 92 points: Bottle in pristine condition. Recorked at the domaine. Wonderful smell of honey, nuts, pineapple, peach and yoghurt.
The wine showed high level of acidity which tells me it could live on for 10 years more (given the bottle is in good condition), but I do not see any reason to hold on to it. Very good and vibrant wine.
92p+ (810 views) | | | Tasted by misterstarre on 6/11/2023 & rated 95 points: In a great place. Powerful and tight, but loosening up and well developed. It’s got lemon, candle, pineapple, and unripe almond. (756 views) | | | Tasted by J'agnes on 9/26/2021 & rated 91 points: Cork was good but some seepage to the halfway point. Nose was somewhat reticent with a hint of oak. Very rich honeyed palate with layers of dried stone fruit. Good streak of acidity from the Sauvignon and very long refreshing finish. Not sure about how much longer to keep unless one could guarantee impeccable provenance. (1575 views) | | | Tasted by honest bob on 10/30/2020 & rated 94 points: From 75cl, same impeccable provenance as my last bottle (TN 20.06.2016). Exquisite cork, opened but not decanted 1 hour, continued to improve in the glass. Refined scent with jasmine, a hint of incense and, of course, luxurious oak. The entry is highly concentrated yet bright, bouncy and acidic; the mid-palate a miracle of balance between precise structure (meticulous use of oak), acidic nerve and just enough SB varietal typicity to remind you we're not playing in a –very– elevated league of white Burgundy. Almonds, almonds, almonds. Long, resonant finish. This is perhaps the "lightest" wine I can remember tasting which displayed this degree of concentration and aromatic complexity. Peak maturity now, but with plenty of time in hand. 94P (2229 views) | | | Tasted by dcwino on 1/21/2020 & rated 94 points: Domaine de Chevalier vertical with Olivier Bernard (Le Cafe Descartes at the French Embassy): Expressive nose displaying rich yellow fruit, kiwi, lemon curd, crème brulee, a hint of green, honey and limestone. Excellent concentration, nicely layered concentrated sweet yellow fruit, rich and sweet yet harmonious and nicely detailed, medium acidity, good mineral presence and a long rich yellow fruit driven finish with lanoline and light caramel at the end. Someone thought this was too young, which makes no sense to me but…. This is drinking perfectly, still showing generous rich fruit but also complexity via lanoline and honey. (3637 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 1/21/2020 & rated 95 points: Domaine de Chevalier Tasting (French Embassy): Gorgeous aromas, waxy, almond, hay, quince, lemon, mineral dust. The palate is plush but racy, with exquisite minerals and saline, balancing off of this honey, almond elements. Apricot and orange marmalade fruit, with all these complex mineral, dusty elements. So pretty, deep and lively, this has many, many years ahead. (2628 views) | | | Tasted by justkeeprunin' on 6/17/2019 & rated 90 points: PnP - opens after 30 mins. banana/almond
should drink well for another 5-8 years (2421 views) | | | Tasted by Sandbar on 12/9/2018 & rated 92 points: This was the third bottle opened him a case purchased at auction. Three years ago I’ve visited Chevalier with Dewey Markham, Author of the definitive guide to the 1855 classification. At that visit, we tasted several vintages is going back to 1987. This 2000, is halfway there. Some of the acidity is gone, having been replaced by warm notes of nuts, stone fruit, especially dried apricot. The longer stayed in the glass, the more these notes became more pronounced.
I have been burned by many Burgundies that were prematurely oxidized, and of course I worried about this wine. No problem. It is a wonderful expression of the blend, and probably could go another 10 years. (2075 views) | | | Tasted by Tartiflette on 8/31/2018 & rated 90 points: A white star from Bordeaux. (1792 views) | | | Tasted by L-C. on 8/10/2018 & rated 90 points: Deep straw golden colour. This needed twenty minutes to open up, but developed eventually an intense nose of roasted almonds, ripe stone fruit and some burgeon de cassis. In the mouth medium bodied, there is some nice tension and grippy texture. Excellent length. To me not as complex as a top notch burgundy, but certainly very interesting and rather elegant. (1513 views) | | | Tasted by Julia7ich on 11/3/2017 & rated 92 points: Medium lemon yellow. Subtle coconut, bruised apple and quince. Firm, full body with a very taut acid structure that lends youthful freshness to apple, soft waxy notes and delicate roasted hazelnut flavours. The finish is long, crisp and fresh. A brilliant bottle. Drink now and perhaps to 2022. (2421 views) | | | Tasted by liber on 8/24/2017 & rated 91 points: 5th of 6, pnp, perfect cork and level, much nicer and more harmonious than previous bottles, even stood up to omelette, very long, tighter than before with only the slightest hint now of blowsiness, fully mature. Just about F (17.5). (2213 views) | | | Tasted by Chimer on 7/10/2017 & rated 94 points: Deepening yellow but still bright, this is the 2nd time of tasting this within the past month, from a case purchased on release and stored in ideal conditions. Waxy notes and a full bouquet that is moving towards nutty but still fresh with plenty of bright acidity. These bottles were in terrific condition and drank beautifully alongside crab gratin. (2142 views) | | | Tasted by Tartiflette on 4/25/2017 & rated 90 points: Seems quite mature and in a good balance this bottle. Lots of fruit, melon, litchi, apple and some hazel- and walnut flavors. Good acidity to balance it out. (2225 views) | | | Tasted by Tartiflette on 10/18/2016 & rated 90 points: Still at lovely treat but loosing it's grip and acidity. Very fruity with the exotic fruits dominating. Full and charming with long aftertaste. But I believe it is over the top, so drink up. (2669 views) | | | Tasted by Tartiflette on 8/4/2016 & rated 92 points: Wow. This wine has really come together now. Lovely creamy texture. Melon, litchi, kiwi and finally the wood well integrated. When tasting it before dinner there was a slight, very good, sherry aftertaste present. Good acidity and medium aftertaste. Great, white Bordeaux. Like it. (2379 views) | | | Tasted by honest bob on 6/20/2016 & rated 91 points: From 75cl, perfect cork. Opened but not decanted 1 hour, improved until the very last drop 2 hours later. Honey, lanolin and Sauvignon Blanc (duh) scent; very lovely sour-floral-nectar entry with powerful crescendo to a marvellous, full-bodied, sour mid-palate. Long finish. This still tastes vivid, perhaps at the start of full maturity. No hurry. 91P (2520 views) | | | Tasted by RayOB on 9/6/2015 & rated 91 points: Drank in London
Rich creamy brioche, carmel and honey on the nose. Clean mouth coating palate. Lovely. (2820 views) | | | Tasted by geppetto on 6/29/2015: Paired really well with sea bass. Still fresh and lively. (2809 views) | | | Tasted by rossi.wine on 6/18/2015 & rated 94 points: From magnum. Tasted next to the 2010 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc. Not much more evolved than the 2010. Expressive and complex on the nose, ripe stone fruit notes mixed with citrus fruit, lemon peel, honey and slightly smoky notes. On the palate rich and a little waxy, creamy. But there is lots of acidity and vibrancy lifting this richness and creating a wonderfully balanced mouthfeel. Impressive length. Excellent and based on this magnum with lots of life left in it. 93-95 (2666 views) | | | Tasted by MAOC on 5/10/2015: With lunch at Kitchen W8. Decanted for 90 minutes. Light greeney gold colour. Nose a little tight but showed rich apple and touches of minerality. The palate was almost Mersault like with slightly honeyed creamy Apple and touches of hazelnut, but also with unmistakable Sauvignon Blanc notes and freshness. Delicious and 5+ years left. **** (2239 views) | | | Tasted by liber on 2/2/2015 & rated 88 points: 4th of 6, previous notes very good or better - mid gold, leggy; bouquet dangerously close to Sauternes, similar richness, very lanolin and pineapple; fullish, long, quite rich, verging on blowsy and lacking zing, tad unbalanced so hard to see where this is going......but Chevalier can be v long lived! Very good plus (16.5/20). (1948 views) | | | Tasted by Derek Darth Taster on 5/10/2014: A Randy Birthday (The Straits Wine Company @ UE Square): Last bottle at the end of a very long wine night. This is the little that I remember of this bottle:
Zingy high acidity. Tight and grippy. Lemon-lime and some minerality. Still fresh despite the age.
Judging by the pedigree, was really a waste to have opened this at the end of the night. Not enough time for it to show itself, and most us already lacked the focus by that time of the night. (3349 views) | | | Tasted by Alex H on 4/12/2014 & rated 88 points: Super high acidity with burg like minerality and fresh sharp freshness of lemon and like. Terse and tension. (3126 views) | | | Tasted by soyhead on 3/23/2014: excited to get to try this.
nose - golden grapefruit
mouth - grapefruit, minerality, grapefruit skin, agree with paul still extremely youthful. A wine that moved Bill. (2609 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
Vins Bordeaux (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux)
History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanGraves Vins de Graves (Conseil des Vins de Graves) - Read more about Pessac Leogan Graves and its winesPessac-Léognan Pessac-Leognan reds:
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Soil: Predominantly gravel and sandy rock, with varying proportions of clay and sandstone
Surface Area: 1,491 ha
Pessac-Leognan whites:
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Soil: Gravel and rocks covered with sand, sandstone, and clay
Surface Area: 275 ha |
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