Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves Red 2005

Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classe de Graves Red 2005

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A superb Grand Cru Classé of Graves from Domaine de Chevalier in the great 2005 vintage, this wine offers notes of charcoal, graphite, tar, smoky herbs, sweet black cherry and spice box on the nose. Elegant on the attack, it unfolds magnificently on the palate in stages and reveals silky tannins as well as a sumptuous and opulent finish.

Nestled under the pine trees in the heart of the Léognan forest, the Domaine de Chevalier vineyard is internationally renowned and both white and red wines are at the top of the appellation.

Find the wines of the Domaine de Chevalier at La Bouteille Dorée, the Grands Crus Classés of Pessac-Léognan, the old vintages of Graves and also discover all the wines of the magnificent 2005 vintage.

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Data sheet

Vintage
2005
Bottle size
Bottle 0.75L
Packaging
1 bottle
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Area
Pessac-Léognan
Colour
Red
Type
Red
Classification
Grand Cru Classé
Acreage
40 Ha.
Soils
Soil of black sand and fine white gravel on a remarkably drained clay-gravel subsoil.
Age of vines
25 years. Planting density: 10000 vines/ha.
Prevalent grapes
Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot
Grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Winemaking
Bottling without gravity pumping, Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Manual punching. Maceration at 30-32°C for 2 to 3 weeks.
Ageing
16 to 20 months.
Serving temperature
16°C-18°C.
Shelf life
To be discovered from today until 2030.
Drink from
Today
Drink until
2025
Amateur
Grands crus amateur
Rating - Robert Parker
92/100.
Rating - Wine Spectator
93/100.
Food pairings
Duck aiguillettes with mushrooms will be ideal to accompany this great wine.

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