Description

NOTE Sold En-Primeur. Stock due to arrive mid-late 2018. See the En-Primeur here.

This vintage the blend comprised of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. It has received impressive reviews across the board and looks to be a long term keeper (30 years). I’ve always enjoyed Dom Chevalier and will buy some to add to my own cellar.

This is one of my favourite Bordeaux Estates. The wines are lean, elegant, understated and perfectly balanced. I have never had a bad bottle: young or old. I’ve found in great years the wine is great, in tough years the wine exceeds expectations and is a bargain. The Domaine (not Chateau!) is 80 hectare split up as 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 2.5% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Graves 

The home of the original Claret that the English fell in love with. Graves gets its name from the large amounts of gravel in the vineyard which gives a lighter, more aromatic style of Bordeaux. Although it is on the Left Bank it more often lines up with the Right Bank on vintage preferences. Graves is capable and often excels at making white wines from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. They are often barrel aged and live as long as any white in the world.

Pessac-Leognan

Part of the larger Graves appellation that is the home of the original Claret that the English feel in love with. Pessac hosts most of the big names in the Graves appellation and is allowed to be named as a separate appellation.

2015 

Very much lauded as a great vintage. Compared to 1985 and 2001 both of which have proved to be enjoyable vintages with good longevity. Prices are fair by Bordeaux standards.