On Saturday took place a great tasting organised by Panos Kakaviatos at Washington D.C. . The participants were some wine merchants, sommeliers, restaurateurs, wine bloggers, wine-lovers.
They tasted :
Domaine de Chevalier rouge 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
followed at lunch by : Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1991, 1981 and 1961
et Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2001, 1991 and 1981.
The Annual Claret Tasting held in London in London on 3rd November 2010.
In all, 96 wines were presented from the Medoc, Graves Pessac-Leognan, Saint-Emilion and Pomerol.
Domaine de Chevalier 2006 :
"Mid depth again, but dense and muted on the nose, the wine's true potential still hiden from view. Oak is subsumed by cherry notes on the palate wich is sleek with velvet textures. A long, clear palate suggests a pleasing evolution to come. Drink 2013 to 2026" (Hugo Rose)
IMW Annual Claret Tasting 2010 (2006 Vintage) from Masters of Wine on Vimeo.
Dans l'édition de Février 2009 (Wine Advocate 181) :
Domaine de Chevalier blanc 2006 : 94 + Drink : 2017-2047
Domaine de Chevalier rouge 2006 : 92 Drink : 2011- 2031
March 2009
Dans sa liste "James Suckling's Recommended 2006 Bordeaux" :
TOP WINES :
Domaine de Chevalier blanc 2006 : 95
Domaine de Chevalier rouge 2006 : 91
"Une surprenante bonne année pour les plus grands terroirs"
"The 2006 possesses a savory, subtle nose of lead pencil shavings, sweet black cherries, currants and earth. Pure, medium-bodied, and elegant with supple tannin, and substantial flavor interest and length, it should drink beautifully in 3-4 years, and last for 15-20.
DRINK : 2010-2027"
DECANTER. NOTE * * * * 17,5 :Dark purple red. Mineral, cherry-scented. Fresh, understated and
stylish. Mineral-charged flavour and good ripeness. Elegant, savoury
wine.
Very good.
2015-2027
WINE SPECTATOR Note 89-91 :"Another wine from this estate that's in harmony and balanced, especially for the vintage, with lots of currant and raspberry character and just a hint of dark chocolate. Full, medium tannins and a fresh finish. All together." (James Suckling)
CAVES MOVENPICK _ René GABRIEL : 18/20
FALSTAFF : 89-91
GRAND JURY EUROPEEN : 90
Helmut O KNALL : 90-92
Charles VOGEL : 17,75
Tom CANNAVAN : 89-93
Izak LITWAR : 90-91
Gavin QUINNEY : 90-92
Le POINT : 16
BETTANE & DESSEAUVE : 17,5
Roger LEVY : * * * * *
Roger Voss : 90-92
Robert Parker , Note 92-94 :
"This a strong vintage for Bordeaux's dry white wines, probably as good as 2005. Crisp acidity combined witth outsanding concentration and the fact that most of the white grapes were harvested before the rains began in mid-september resulted in an impressive group of wines"
Neal MARTIN Note 93-95 :
"Much more reserved and stony on the nose compared to the other wines. Lime, a touch of oyster shell. Introverted. The palate has superb concentration and acidity with a crisp lime, white peach finish. Great length, superb.
Tasted April 2007"
DECANTER MAGAZINE Note * * * * * 18,5/20 :
"Pale, limpid. Soft, creamy, aromatic, oaky nose. Lovely freshness and gentle fruit. Subtly lovely ; silky fruit. Long finish. Super stylish, lovely balance.
2012-32"
VINUM, note : 19/20 "Un bouquet immense de fruits et de fleurs au nez (et cette image peu orthodoxe montre à quel point nous sommes impressionnés par ce vin ; en bouche d'une race exceptionnelle avec de la longueur mais également de la rondeur, de la concentration, de la minéralité ; un vin exceptionnel.
2020 à 2030"
et ...
BETTANE & DESSEAUVE : 17,5
RENE GABRIEL - Caves MOVENPICK : 19/20
Bernard BURTSCHY, pour le JDD : 92-94
GRAND JURY EUROPEEN : 90
Gavin QUINNEY: 92-93
Roger LEVY : * * * * *
Izak LITWAR : 92
Tom CANNAVAN : 88-92
LE POINT : 16,5
VINIFERA, Jacques PERRIN :
dans la catégorie " GRANDS VINS * * * * " : 92-94
Charles VOGEL : 19
Roger VOSS : 93-95