Domaine de Chevalier, Rouge Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan 2016
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2016
- ColourRed
- ProducerDomaine de Chevalier
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- Sub RegionPessac-Leognan
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13.5
- LWIN10094082016
- Avg. Critic Score4.3★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
The 2016 Domaine de Chevalier has a creamy, sensual bouquet that is very different from Les Carmes Haut-Brion, perhaps more sheen, well defined, with black plum and tobacco in the background. Like others, this coheres extremely well in the glass. The palate is very well balanced, with gentle grip, just the right sapidity and a precise, fresh and saline finish. Classy. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
- Drinking Window: 2027 - 2052
- Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
- Review Date: April 2026
The 2016 Domaine de Chevalier is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it rocks up with expressive warm plums, blueberry compote and cassis scents with suggestions of sandalwood, baking spices and potpourri. Medium-bodied and delicately styled yet with a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins, it sports restrained earth-laced fruit and a long finish.
- Drinking Window: 2021 - 2039
- Reviewer Name: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
- Review Date: November 2018