Domaine de Chevalier 騎士 2007 (OWC 12)

Description

By Robert Parker in 2010 (RP91)
One of the vintage’s top successes, this blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot exhibits a juicy, black currant, forest floor, and soil-scented nose. Layered with brilliant precision, purity, and density, it is a medium to full-bodied, elegant, intensely flavored, soft, It should drink well for 10-15 years.

By Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar in 2010 (ST91)
Bright, full red-ruby. Nuanced, scented nose combines raspberry, currant, tobacco, leather, warm stones and a peppery nuance. Suave, juicy and complex, with harmonious acidity giving shape and freshness to the wine’s concentrated plum, tobacco and mocha flavors. This subtly intense midweight finishes savory and minerally, with substantial but smooth tannins and lovely lingering perfume. A big success for the vintage, to enjoy over the next 15 years or so.