Chateau Domaine de Chevalier   Domaine de Chevalier

2014 Domaine de Chevalier

By Chateau Domaine de Chevalier

2014 Domaine de Chevalier from Chateau Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux

Amidst the fold of vintages esteemed in the affable terrain of Pessac-Leognan, the 2014 Domaine de Chevalier from Chateau Domaine de Chevalier harbours an articulate expression of the year's unique climatic narrative. A vintage which began with damp conditions yet concluded with an exceptional Indian summer, it instigates a thrilling exposition in the glass for the fine wine investor seeking both pertinence and pedigree.

 

The Dialect of Terroir & Time

Graced by the benign final embrace of summer warmth, the 2014 vintage coaxed out a symphony of complexity layered against a backbone of vivacity. The purveyors of this storied estate ensured that fruit harvested carried the banner of optimal maturity into its vinification voyage – a sagacious decision that unveils itself in the wine’s gravitational poise. A tapestry woven with finesse-framed tannins, and nuanced by succulent black fruits, underbrush and smoky nuances.

 

A Vintage Worth Savoring

The regale essence of the 2014 Domaine de Chevalier is braced by an acidity that waltzes through its robust structure with elegance – as one would expect from a confluence orchestrated by such a reputable winemaker. The resulting libation is emblematic of Bordeaux reds that captivate ageing potential yet do not rebuff immediacy's charm.

For investors, understanding this vintage requires an appreciation for subtlety couched in resilience; it mandates patience to unfold its chromatic palette over time, disclosing to those who wait a rewarding spectrum from savoury undertones to cherries enrobed in cedar spice.

 

A Concluding Sip

It remains that the 2014 Domaine de Chevalier emanates as one for the annals – not merely reflective of its estate's storied doctrine but poised gracefully amidst an ever-evolving market. Its narrative is one anchored in the agility to reside comfortably within both realms of immediate gratification and long-term maturation. Offering itself to be a cornerstone in any discerning collection, it stands testament to the vintage's idiosyncrasy and Chateau Domaine de Chevalier’s unwavering commitment to excellence.

Market price (HKD)

HK$3,584.59

12x75cl

Highest score

94

POP score

26.79

Scores and tasting notes

93-94

No tasting note available.

James Suckling - Jamesuckling.com (04/2015)

92-94

No tasting note available.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate

93

No tasting note available.

Tim Atkin - TimAtkin.com (04/2015)

90-93

No tasting note available.

Wine Spectator - The Wine Spectator

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