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2012 Domaine de Chevalier
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Graves
- Pessac-Léognan
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Community Tasting Notes 73
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Looney Likes this wine: 91 points
January 1, 2021 - Leuchtendes rubinrot mit granatroten Reflexen am Rand. Saubere Aromen von Cassis, schwarzer Kirschenkonfitüre, grüner Paprika, Zedernholz, Vanille, Bittermandel sowie zarte erste Reifenoten von Rauch, Tabak und Leder mit einem leicht animalischen Unterton. Am Gaumen straff mit ausgewogenem Körper, einer markanten Säure, deutlich spürbarem Tannin und einem langen Abgang. Dank dieser starken Struktur wird sich der Wein in den kommenden Jahren weiterreifen und dabei noch intensivere Reifearomen entwickeln.
Mit seiner heftigen Struktur schreit der Wein nach einem geeigneten Essensbegleiter. Gebratenes rotes Fleisch wie zum Beispiel Rinds Entrecôte oder Château Briand empfehlen sich hier. Der Wein ergänzt sich aber auch eine Auswahl von mittelreifen Halbhart- und Hartkäsen sowie Blauschimmelkäse bestens. Für den optimalen Genuss empfehle ich den Wein einige Stunden vor dem Ausschenken zu dekantieren und bei Raumtemperatur, 18°C, in einem Bordeaux Rotweinglas zu servieren. Dadurch kommt das gesamte Aromen Spektrum zum Tragen.3 people found this helpful Comments (1) -
Philipp Biermann wrote: 91 points
December 11, 2020 - Toller Bordeaux; dunkelrot fast violett. Tolle Nase: schwarze Johannisbeere, Pflaume. Toller Trinkfluss mit noch leichter Säure.
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MatLot Likes this wine: 93 points
November 22, 2020 - balancer a la perfection, qualité A+ wine
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Goodjob! Likes this wine: 93 points
November 21, 2020 - Très bien malgré la faiblesse du millésime. Classe, finesse et équilibre sont au rendez-vous. Aurait mérité 2-3 points de plus avec un milieu de bouche plus appuyé et davantage de longueur. Sera certainement meilleur dans 2-3 ans et pourra tenir la route encore 5-7 ans selon moi sans problème, mais ne vous privez pas d’ouvrir une bouteille dès maintenant si vous en avez plusieurs.
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Bernt Olav wrote: 93 points
November 20, 2020 - Samme som forrige flaske.
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By Jane Anson
Domaine de Chevalier vertical, 4/3/2018 (link)(Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
November 2016, 11/1/2016 (link)(Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
1/20/2016 (link)(Dom de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
2012 Bordeaux: Messages in a Bottle (Jan 2016), 1/1/2016 (link)(Domaine De Chevalier Domaine De Chevalier) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Jul/Aug 2015, Issue #58, Domaine de Chevalier: Great White Bordeaux and Once Upon A Time, Home To the Graves’ Most Elegant Red Wine(Domaine de Chevalier) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/23/2014 (link)(Dom de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Steven Spurrier
Bordeaux 2012 results: Graves & Pessac-Léognan (reds), 4/19/2013 (link)(Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
4/10/2013 (link)(Dom de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Ian D'Agata
April 2013, IWC Issue #168 (link)(Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Leognan) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
April 2013, 4/1/2013 (link)(Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Mar/Apr 2013, Issue #44, The 2012 Bordeaux Vintage: A Very Inconsistent, But Classically-Proportioned Year(Domaine de Chevalier) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
1/30/2015 (link) 91 points(Domaine de Chevalier) Saturated dark red violet color; oak, ripe red currant nose; silky textured, ripe black currant, ripe black fruit palate; needs 3-plus years; medium-plus finish 91+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Domaine de Chevalier
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Graves
- Appellation Pessac-Léognan
- UPC Codes 0714153177426, 3760115297760, 3760115298910, 400001351116, 714153156919, 830293004948, 9790215298910
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 332 (8%)
- In Cellars 3,372 (80%)
- Consumed 498 (12%)
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- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionGraves
- AppellationPessac-Léognan
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