domaine de chevalier rouge grand cru classe

Domaine de Chevalier

Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Grand Cru Classé, 2011

Name: Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Grand Cru Classé
Brand: Domaine de Chevalier
Price: 367.22 GBP

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2011
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Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

If Olivier Bernard's Domaine de Chevalier Rouge has been pushed into third place by Smith Haut Lafitte and Haut Bailly in 2009 and 2010, it has turned the tables in 2011. This definitely has the edge over its rivals, with more juicy fruit and better extraction. Produced from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, notes of herbs, bramble and sweet red berries bound from the glass. There is an old fashioned classism here, but it really is so charming and one falls in love with the juicy, enticing character and the grippy tannins. Solidly made and will enthral people who like proper Claret.

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Critic Reviews

89/100

Neal Martin,

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The 2011 Domaine de Chevalier feels a little feral on the nose, perhaps with just a touch of brett? Still, attractive in its own way. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite fleshy and rounded, smooth in texture though it is just missing a little complexity and appellation character on the finish. Not bad, though as a big fan of this estate I might have wanted more. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.

drinking window 2022 - 2030

date of review 04/2022

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