2010 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge (750ml OWC) (FUTURE ARRIVAL)

ONLY AVAILABLE IN 12 BOTTLE ORIGINAL WOOD CASE, PRICE ABOVE IS PER BOTTLE

WINE IS DUE TO ARRIVE IN 2012-14

Vintage: 2010
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Domaine de Chevalier
Vineyard:
Designation: Rouge
Appellation: Pessac-Leognan
Producer: Domaine de Chevalier
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Graves

Tasting note: This is the most structured and powerful DC in a long, long time. Full bodied, with polished and rich tannins and a long finish. Tasted twice.The rising star of Bordeaux? (95-96pts, James Suckling)

Tasted: Apr. 2011
Score: 95-96
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Domaine de Chevalier From an assemblage of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the wine shows a deep ruby color. With little effort, complex aromas of smoke, truffle, cassis, black cherry, earth and oak scents are easy to find. The wine is rich, concentrated and offers dark, earthy, black fruit that ends with a long, pure, blackberry and cassis filled finish. (93-95pts, Jeff Leve, Thewinecellarinsider.com)

Tasted: Apr. 21, 2011
Score: 93-95
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: This is loaded, with layers of gorgeous plum sauce, linzer torte and blackberry fruit melding beautifully with charcoal, spice and anise. The long, dark finish has some power in reserve, but it's rounded and enticing. (92-95pts. JM, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: 2011
Score: 92-95
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Intense purplish crimson. Precise expression of fruit on the nose, with scents of black cherry and vanilla. Exquisite feel on the palate - generously pulpy. Alive with vibrant and perky fruit. Shows charm and power. Terrific and impossible not to swallow! (91pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)

Tasted: 2011
Score: 91
Drink: N/A