Palate
Rich but refined: blueberry and blackberry alongside graphite, leather, resinous and menthol notes. Full-bodied, silky and concentrated, with fine tannins, freshness and a long finish.
Domaine de Chevalier
Domaine de Chevalier Rouge
2009
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux · France
Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Petit Verdot
S$177
Mature Bordeaux sweet spot1
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A classified Graves estate and one of the important names of Pessac-Léognan. The excellent 2009 vintage comprises 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot. The château describes 2009 as a year of exceptional ripeness, concentration and balance.
At a glance
- Producer
- Domaine de Chevalier
- Country
- France
- Region / Appellation
- Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
- Vintage
- 2009
- Grape / Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Petit Verdot
- Type
- Red
- Bottle Size
- 750 ml
- Alcohol
- 13.5% ABV
What it’s like
Monster Notes
“2009 Bordeaux — already a good start. 😄 This has richness but still very elegant, not the type that whacks you over the head. Now with more than 15 years of age, you're getting those nice mature Bordeaux flavours coming through. At this price, I think quite compelling if you want proper aged Bordeaux without going into crazy money.”
— Cellar Monster
Good with
- Cantonese roast duck
- Char siu with less-sweet glaze
- Braised beef brisket
- Teppanyaki beef
- Soy-braised lamb
Serving
- Serving temperature
- Around 17–18°C
- Decanting / breathing
- Around 1 hour; a well-stored bottle may need less.
- Drinking window
- Ready to drink, with further life ahead.
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