Domaine de Chevalier rouge - Pessac-Léognan 2004 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe8/1/2014

Tasted at Bordeaux Index annual 10-year on tasting from an ex-château bottle, the Domaine de Chevalier 2004 has a slightly subdued nose with broody red and black tertiary fruit laced with cedar and smoke. The palate is medium-bodied with furry tannins, moderate acidity and a foursquare, salty finish that is redeemed but a long and tender aftertaste. I suspect this is just going through a dumb phase as it showed has shown much better on previous occasions. Tasted March 2014.

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe2/3/2009

This note was taken at the château and the bottle showed better than the one in London the previous week. The 2004 is very expressive on the nose, showing more vigour than the 2002 with pure blackberry, cedar and gravel aromas. Good definition. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, a nice level of dryness and austerity and good acidity. Very well balanced with a sense of symmetry and precision to it. Cedar and tobacco, a touch of burnt toast towards the very focused finish. This is a great 2004 from Domaine de Chevalier. Excellent. Drink 2014-2020+ Tasted September 2008.

La Revue du Vin de France

18 / 20

the9/30/2007

Couleur dense, très belle attaque dans un registre tendu et puissant. Tanins raffinés et expression minérale éclatante en finale.

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe7/2/2007

Thankfully, this estate appears to have scaled down their use of new oak as the wood component is much more subtle than in previous vintages. The classic southern Graves version of elegance, the 2004 Domaine de Chevalier exhibits aromas of lead pencil shavings, sweet cherry and strawberry fruit, cedar, spice, and subtle smoke. Medium-bodied with outstanding purity, richness, and texture, this soft, round beauty is ideal for drinking over the next 15+ years.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

90 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe6/30/2007

Good ruby-red. Expressive aromas of plum, redcurrant, tobacco and gravel. Supple and juicy, with good energy to the flavors of cassis, flowers and tobacco. Very savory wine with subtle sweetness of fruit. Finishes broad and sweet but quite firm, with sneaky length.

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2007

Aromas of blackberry and delicate tobacco, with just a hint of toasty oak. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a caressing finish. This is all in finesse and length. Best after 2009. 7,500 cases made.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/2006

A strong effort from consultant Stephane Derenoncourt, the 2004 Domaine de Chevalier (65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, and equal parts Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) is a classic Graves revealing a deep ruby/purple color, smoky, scorched earth, and graphite-like notes, and copious quantities of black currant and sweet cherry fruit. This heady, medium-bodied, elegant claret possesses the potential to develop into an exceptionally complex wine. It represents pure finesse married with impressive substance and texture. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2020+.

La Revue du Vin de France

4-5 / 20

the6/15/2005

Il a encore gagné en texture et en allonge, tout en gardant sa finesse. L'extraction douce trompera son monde. Il dépasse le millésime 2000.

Decanter Magazine

4 / 100

the6/15/2005

Harmonious wine with fruit, freshness and length. Dense dark fruit, plentiful, ripe tannins well enrobed. 2010-22

Vinum

17 / 20

the6/15/2005

Déjà superbe au nez, floral et minéral ; une impression confirmée en bouche où les tannins sont particulièrement bien taillés, denses, sans être durs, sur une subtile finale de framboises. Un très beau vin à l'élégance exemplaire. 2010 à 2020.

Le Point

16.50 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe6/15/2005

Fruits noirs bien mûrs, bouche dense tannique, très structurée, solide mais sans dureté, une trame serrée portant le fruit très longtemps. Un vin bien construit où le doux et le ferme séquilibrent. De garde: 20 ans.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/3/2005

TAST

18 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/28/2005

Noble arôme de cèdre, boisé parfaitement lié à la matière dès ce stade, puissant, dense, très serré mais sans austérité et avec un tannin qui est la définition même du classicisme bordelais. Grand millésime à nouveau.

Carnets de dégustation RVF

8.50 / 10

the4/22/2005

Après la robe très sombre, le nez assez intense exprime le cassis et les épices, avec une grande finesse. Ample avec un milieu de bouche suave, le vin témoigne d'une extraction très douce tout en offrant des tanins très présents. L'ensemble possède de la finesse, un joli corps et une longueur exceptionnelle avec une belle finale sur le moka. Ce 2004 renoue avec les grands Chevalier de l'époque Ricard avec encore plus de corps. L'extraction douce trompera son monde. Il dépasse le millésime 2000.

Wine Spectator

85-88 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/30/2005

Aromas of blackberries and cherries follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with good fruit and a medium finish. Delicate and refined. Could be better than 2003. Almost 89-91