Domaine de Chevalier

Lobenberg: Burgunderrot. Leicht erdige Nase mit wenig Brombeere und Waldhimbeeren und auch Erdbeeren. Reife Kirschen kommen dann. Schön frischer Gaumen, feiner, fruchtiger Kern, dann etwas zu raues Tannin und spitze Säure, eine typische Eigenschaft des südlicheren Pessac Leognan in 2008. In der Summe sehr lecker. 94+/100

Parker: One of the fabulous sleepers of the vintage and a wine for serious Bordeaux afficionados to consider buying, the 2008 is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 9% Petit Verdot that achieved 13.5% natural alcohol. Surprisingly backward for a 2008, it is medium to full-bodied with moderate tannins, lots of purity and abundant charcoal, black currant and floral notes. The sweetness of the fruit, depth of flavor and textured, lush mouthfeel in this medium to full-bodied, ageworthy 2008 are impressive. Give it 3-4 years of cellaring and drink it over the following two decades. I would not be surprised if it turns out to be as impressive as the 2010. 93/100