Domaine de CHEVALIER 2015

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Antonio Galloni 97 points www.vinous.com
One of the stars of the vintage, the 2015 Domaine de Chevalier has turned out even better than I expected. Bright floral notes give striking aromatic lift to the rich, sumptuous fruit. A marvelously complete wine, the 2015 is racy and silky on the palate, yet also has tremendous freshness. Bright red cherry, blood orange, white pepper, spice and dried flowers build into the super-expressive finish. The 2015 has been nothing less than stunning the three times I have tasted it so far. This is a tremendous showing from proprietor Olivier Bernard and his team. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Tasted three times.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown 95 points www.robertparker.com
The 2015 Domaine de Chevalier is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. It went through malolactic and aging on its lees during three months in 35% new, 35% one-year-old and 30% two-year-old barrels, with a total aging of 18 months. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it has lovely spiciness on the nose—Chinese five spice and black pepper—with a core of red and black cherries and smoked meats. Medium-bodied, finely crafted and refreshing, it’s quite minerally in the mouth and persistent on the finish.

Jean-Marc Quarin 94 points www.quarin.com
Ma meilleure note donnée à ce cru en primeur. Vin délicieux, au nez fin, avec la touche de gelée de mûres du millésime. Bouche moelleuse et fondante que je n’ai jamais vue aussi gracieuse, juteuse, parfumée et longue. C’est très bon. Bravo !