2008 | Domaine de Chevalier Rouge Online Sale

2008 | Domaine de Chevalier Rouge

Red Wine: 2008 | Domaine de Chevalier Rouge

The tannin is impressively rich and textured. Deep, very brilliant colour. Tremendously ripe, fresh fruit on the nose. Well-structured and tight on the palate at this early stage, with enormous class. Rich, elegant wine with aromas that are already complex, accompanied by superb mineral purity and great acidity.

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Producer: Domaine de Chevalier Rouge

Ratings: WA | 93  JS | 93

Vintage: 2008

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.5%

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Country/Region: France, Bordeaux

Detailed Description

The tannin is impressively rich and textured. Deep, very brilliant colour. Tremendously ripe, fresh fruit on the nose. Well-structured and tight on the palate at this early stage, with enormous class. Rich, elegant wine with aromas that are already complex, accompanied by superb mineral purity and great acidity.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: One of the fabulous sleepers of the vintage and a wine for serious Bordeaux afficionados to consider buying, the 2008 is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 9% Petit Verdot that achieved 13.5% natural alcohol. Surprisingly backward for a 2008, it is medium to full-bodied with moderate tannins, lots of purity and abundant charcoal, black currant and floral notes. The sweetness of the fruit, depth of flavor and textured, lush mouthfeel in this medium to full-bodied, ageworthy 2008 are impressive. Give it 3-4 years of cellaring and drink it over the following two decades. I would not be surprised if it turns out to be as impressive as the 2010.

• James Suckling: Just starting now to open, with bright fruit, light smoky and meaty undertones. Medium to full body, fresh finish. Drink or hold.

Producer Information

Domaine de Chevalier is located in a clearing in the middle of a forest that protects the vines from extremes of temprature. In fact Chevalier is a sort of secret garden, far from the limelight. This is something of a paradox for such an excellent wine, among the greatest in Bordeaux.
Only a great terroir can produce a great wine… I often start out with these words when speaking about Domaine de Chevalier. They convey our fundamental philosophy, not only with regard to viticulture, but also the spirit that pervades the estate and the men and women who work here. They improve their already considerable skills year after year on behalf of that which is most essential to a fine wine; in my opinion balance.