Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | White |
Brand | Domaine de Chevalier Blanc |
Vintage | 2005 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, Graves |
Grape | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Stock | 0 |
Domaine de Chevalier’s fabulous 2005 white offers terrific acidity, body, and texture as well as high acidity, which suggests this wine should enjoy an incredibly long life. I recently had the 1985 at a charity dinner, and it is still remarkably youthful. The 2005 may last just as long, if not longer. Hints of figs, licorice, honeysuckle, and lemon oil are accompanied by a concentrated, dry, nearly austere wine, but there is so much going on, that it should be prodigious with another decade of cellaring. It will last for 30-40+ years.
Displays lemon, honey, mineral, fennel seed and lime aromas. Full-bodied, this fills the mouth with lime, apple tart and vanilla character. Very, very intense. Fantastic. Needs time to come together. The best white from this estate in a long time.