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Domaine de Chevalier 2000

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pessac-LĂ©ognan
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

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Tasting Notes

Abundant notes of sandy, loamy soil, forest floor, black currants, cherries, and unsmoked high-class cigar tobacco jump from the glass of this complex, perfumed Pessac-Leognan. Medium-bodied and lighter than many 2000s, it has resolved all of its tannin, and appears to have reached full maturity. This wine has such superb balance that I suspect it will last another 8-10 years.

91
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (189), June 2010
92
James Suckling, Wine Spectator (Mar 31, 03), March 2003
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90
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003

The finest Domaine de Chevalier in over a decade, this opaque purple-colored effort exhibits abundant character with its striking aromatic profile of burning coals, plums, currants, tobacco, and spice box. Some oak is present, but it is well-integrated in this rich, medium to full-bodied, elegant, pure 2000. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2025.

90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (146), April 2003
88/90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (139), February 2002
88/90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (134), April 2001
92
James Suckling, Wine Spectator Weekly (23 Jan 03), January 2003
89/91
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, January 2003
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