Domaine de Chevalier rouge - Pessac-Léognan 1998

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

byNeal Martinthe2/3/2009

Tasted at the Domaine de Chevalier vertical in London. A deep garnet core. The nose is a rather conservative: an accountant’s nose playing it safe and not wishing to dance at the party. Dense black, toasty fruits, cassis, a touch of violets but it is all very contained rather than bursting forth from the glass. The palate has an understated entry although the mid-palate does demonstrate very nice balance and delineation, good acidity, a rather coy Domaine de Chevalier that is rather linear towards the leafy finish with notes of blackberry and black plum. Drink now-2016 Tasted May 2008. 88+

Decanter Magazine

4 / 20

byJames Lawther MWthe8/6/2004

Deep, reserved, minerally, dark fruit nose. Palate lively and intense. Firm, tight tannic structure, crisp acidity, long finish. Persistent 2008-2020

Wine Advocate

87 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2001

This dark ruby-colored Domaine de Chevalier reveals aggressive spicy new oak in the nose, along with notions of tobacco, smoke, and black cherries. While medium-bodied and stylish, it lacks the necessary depth to qualify as one of the stars of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2015.

Wine Spectator

93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe1/31/2001

A wine bursting with berry and green tobacco character, plus lots of currant, raisin and spice aromas. Full-bodied, with full, velvety tannins and a long aftertaste of tobacco and earth. Mouthpuckering. Best DC in years. Best after 2006. 7,000 cases made. –

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2000

An excellent effort from Domaine de Chevalier, this dark ruby/purple-colored 1998 exhibits smoky, tobacco-tinged, earthy scents intermixed with black currant and cherry fruit. There is impressive concentration, medium body, sweet tannin, and a supple, ripe finish. It should be ready to drink early, yet continue to develop further nuances and complexity for 10-15 years. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2015.

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/1999

Domaine de Chevalier appears to have reduced the overt oakiness found in recent vintages, and is consequently producing more complex wines without intrusive wood. The dark ruby/purple-colored 1998 boasts an elegant, floral, earthy-scented nose with notes of black cherry and berry fruit. The wine is medium-bodied, with sweet tannin, pure, lush flavors, and a nicely layered, nuanced finish. This is a complete Domaine de Chevalier that may turn out to be outstanding. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2015.