2007 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Graves

An explosive nose of pineapple, grapefruit and slight citrus overtones heralds the spiced pears and pineapple which continue on to the powerful yet refined palate, with a precise balance of acidity. The finish lasts at least 10 minutes and no doubt this wine will go on for at least a decade... What more can a wine offer? This truly is one of the finest dry whites I have tasted in a long time and if you don't have a case, or two, in your cellar, I would strongly advise you pick one up before they sell out. (Ben Upjohn -Berrys' Cellar Plan Team - Sept 2008)

We thought Olivier Bernard's 2006 was sensational, but this has a length and intensity that takes it to an even higher level. From its divine, pure, creamy fruit nose to the seamless, explosive finish that must have lasted 20 minutes, this is nigh-on perfection. Powerful, refined pineapple, citrus, pear and minerals form its core, while firm, perfectly-integrated acidity ensures a glorious future ahead. On a par with Haut-Brion's epic 2007, it is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the finest white Bordeaux ever made.
(Simon Staples -Fine Wine Director- July 2008)

Not pronounced, lightly aromatic nose. Crisp and fresh, with nice, sweet fruit and a fine seam of acidity. Appealing, with good fruit sweetness and balance. Long and crisp finish. Understated. Mid-term.
Beverly Blanning MW

"Water white! Catty, straight Sauvignon Blanc aromas. Lightweight but easy and flinty. Nothing to complain about but nothing to really get your teeth into either. Very dry austere finish. Maybe this just needs a lot of time! Clean and dry…. This wine could be said to be the dry white Figeac in that it so often needs far more time to show well than the primeur circus allows." (Jancis Robinson - www.jancisrobinson.com - Apr 08)
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