Community Tasting Notes 113

• blanquito wrote:

  September 24, 2023 - From 375ml… This is outstanding. Spices, cured lemon, vanilla bean, linseed oil and incense. Dry and slightly oxidative in style, there’s great intensity from acids and dry extract combined with an oily unctuousness that is the perfect foil to the brightness and energy. Definitely a style that harkens more towards a Rioja blanco than anything in France, but still it is somehow different/fresher than an address like Lopez de Heredia. Whatever the profile, I think this is magnifico. 93-94 pts.

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• sdsull wrote: flawed

  August 19, 2023 - Oxidized

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• lozatron wrote:

  July 1, 2023 - Bordeaux Wimps June 2023 - 1945 (La Trompette): Had been very much looking forward to this - an in condition bottle of Domaine de Chevalier blanc is a real treat. At first smell - of not poxed, then very definitely oxed. Fell apart in the glass. Shame shame shame - if dry white bordeaux could just fix its pox problem it would bring so much joy to the world.

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• Yagil wrote: 93 points

  April 3, 2023 - Super-premium Bordeaux Tasting (at my home): Opened and lowered to shoulder 2 hours prior to tasting.
  The wine developed nicely along few hours.
  Luscious and complex wine that showcases the finesse and elegance of white Bordeaux.
  Made from a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon, and 5% Muscadelle.
  Bright golden hue and a fragrant bouquet of ripe citrus, white peach, apricot, honeydew melon, and acacia flowers, along with subtle notes of vanilla, toast, and mineral.
  On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, yet also crisp and refreshing, with layers of juicy fruit flavors and a creamy texture that is nicely balanced by vibrant acidity and a long, mineral finish.
  The oak aging (35% new) adds a subtle spiciness and complexity to the wine, but doesn't overwhelm its freshness and purity. This wine is drinking beautifully now, but it has the potential to age gracefully for another decade or more.
  It would be a perfect match for rich seafood dishes, roasted poultry, or creamy cheese.

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• NBouras915 wrote: 89 points

  December 25, 2022 - Bought at auction a year ago. Bottle looks pristine. Halfway to premox--lots of honey. I Have had similar bad luck with the 2005. I won't buy this wine going forward unless it is a new vintage

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2009
• Type White
• Producer Domaine de Chevalier
• Varietal Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
• Designation Blanc
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion Graves
• Appellation Pessac-Léognan
• UPC Codes 088156016748, 3760115295643, 3760115295667, 3760115297173

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• In Cellars 1,262 (54%)
• Consumed 796 (34%)

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