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Domaine de la Chevalerie, Bourgueil,
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Compared to the cooler 2010s, vintage 2011 was all together warmer, characterised by a hot September prior to harvesting that give the Cabernets a soft, sunny feel and early drinkability. That said, here we're talking about Bourgueil's finest vineyard, Grandmont, which in the hands of the Caslot family has been raised to 'Grand Cru' level.
Tasting it from bottle in early March 2014 it possesses an implacable, rich feel and sense of 'fond'/undercarriage that in my view is the mark of a top wine. The new oak used for their inugural 2009 vintage has been relaced by something far more refined, supporting the wine's intrinsic red cherry kirsch richness. Still a baby, but a pretty one at that. Look forward to watching it grow. Best tucked away for a couple of years yet before broaching.
David Berry Green
Tasting it from bottle in early March 2014 it possesses an implacable, rich feel and sense of 'fond'/undercarriage that in my view is the mark of a top wine. The new oak used for their inugural 2009 vintage has been relaced by something far more refined, supporting the wine's intrinsic red cherry kirsch richness. Still a baby, but a pretty one at that. Look forward to watching it grow. Best tucked away for a couple of years yet before broaching.
David Berry Green
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