Visit at Domaine de Chevalier

2009 Domaine de Chevalier;
(Barrel sample) Deep ruby, ruby rim, spicy, mineral, dark plums, some cassis and pine forest. Fresh and lively, such elegance, beautifull texture, ripe tannins, even if many, so elegantly done, very good length. 89-91

2008 Domaine de Chevalier;
(Barrel sample) Ruby red, so closed it is almost impossible to detect anything, some dark fruits and vanilla lurking underneath. Fresh, lively acidity and texture, elegant and you feel a great texture underneath......87-89

2007 Domaine de Chevalier;
Ruby red, fresh nose, some herbal overtones, blackcurrants, touch of pines and vanilla, fresh acidity, soft and ripe tannins, a pleasure allready, a bit on the lean side, but lively and elegant, good length. 86

They were sulfuring the casks the day of the visit, and it blurred my head and nose, so if anything, all the wines should prove even better than my notes.