2008 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Graves

Domaine de Chevalier’s 2007 white wine was sensational and their 2008 really isn’t that far behind. From a much more complicated vintage, the 2008 is nonetheless full of the tropical pineapple fruit of the 2007 but with a more delicate note of white peach. Superbly refreshing and very elegant, this displays admirable poise and is finely balance with fruit, minerality and oaky spice all in harmony. Thoroughly recommended.

Spicy and a little oily on the nose but also fresh citrus and cedar. Marked freshness with tight fresh grapefruit flavours, perhaps just a little reductive but appropriately so at this stage in its evolution. Lovely long tangy finish.
(Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com - Apr 09)