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Chevalier, the white knight and the red
Possibly the finest white wine of all France, Chevalier Blanc is remarkable for having a little known cousin, a red Chevalier that stands up to many of the fine wines of the Médoc
2003 (2005) Opulent peachy nose, but atypical Chevalier. Likewise, the broad, lush palate, yet it’s not slack or lacking in minerality. 16
2002 (2005) Discreet nose, citric, pears. Very fresh, tight, ripe acidity with a mineral edge, terrific concentration and balance; great potential. Classic. 18
2001 (2005) Smoky, herbal nose. Good attack, spicy, sumptuous, but mineral, highly concentrated and very long. 18
2000 (2005) Fresh nose, pears. Lean, zesty, oaky, white pepper; seems to have retreated into a shell. 16
1999 (2005) Floral nose, lanolin. Clean, lively, upfront; less complex and mineral than expected. 16
1998 (2005) Rich, toasty, apricot nose. Fresh and zesty and surprisingly forward; lacks some density but very enjoyable. 16
1997 (2000) Rounded, spicy, quite complex, with good acidity and length. 16
1996 (2005) Waxy nose, apricot purée. Forceful, very concentrated, exuberant, lively and mineral. Good length. 17
1995 (2005) Toasty, stony, nutty aromas. Austere, powerful, very concentrated and youthful. 18
1994 (2005) Stylish nose, apricots and pears. Fine attack, tight and quite oaky, exemplary finesse if not overtly fruity. Very good length. 18
1993 (2000) Spicy, elegant nose. Broad, creamy, nutty, with a vigorous finish. 16
1992 (2005) Inexpressive, waxy nose. Spicy, tight and youthful; fine acidity but lacks some flesh. 17
1991 (2005) Powerful, toasty, white-peach nose. Fresh and lively, toasty, yet lacks some excitement. 16
1990 (2005) Rich, peachy, nutty nose. Fresh, luminous, elegant, very mineral; classic and long. 17.5
1989 (2005) Ripe stone fruits and almonds nose. Robust, mineral, powerful; has weight and depth. 18
1988 (2005) Apricot-purée nose, oaky. Rich, forceful, concentrated, yet fleshy and long. 17
1987 (2005) Reserved nose. Full-bodied and lush, supple and succulent, with good length. 16.5
1986 (2005) Waxy, spicy nose, apricots and pears. Lean, stylish and concentrated, with a long oaky finish. Yet slightly neutral. 17
1985 (2005) Discreet, tangy, toasty nose. Medium-bodied, but fresh and persistent, with fine extract and a mineral finish. 17
1984 (2005) Exquisite aromatic nose. Good attack, quite oaky, harmonious acidity, grapefruity; excellent balance and very long. 18
1983 (2005) Youthful lemony nose. Tight, oaky acidity gives freshness and a long citric finish. Still youthful. 17
1982 (2005) Brioche nose, very elegant. Not that rich but elegant and assertive, if a touch lean. 17.5
1979 (2005) Waxy apricot and gingerbread nose, a touch of honey. Rich, supple, discreet; lacks some weight and power but well balanced and fresh. Good length. 16.5
1978 (2005) Powerful, toasty nose, classic, lightly honeyed. Very concentrated, pungent, spicy, vibrant; tremendous vigour. 17.5
1975 (2005) Spicy nose, apricot, apples. Rather lean, lacks fruit; finishes flat and hard. 14.5
1970 (2005) Rich waxy nose, dried apricot. Fairly rich but has angular acidity, losing some fruit and complexity. 15.5
1941 (1996) Elegant, honeyed nose. Rich, rather dried out and austere but full of extract, even honeyed; still has some life and length. 17
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