1983 Domaine de Chevalier Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan 1x75cl

Robert Parker 89

Served from ex-chateau magnum at Taillevent. A similar appearance to last year’s bottle, the nose generous with seemingly with Merlot in the driving seat. Soft red-berried fruit, dried autumn leaves, leather and warm gravel. The medium-bodied palate displays very supple tannins, good acidity with notes of raspberry, wild strawberry, a touch of mandarin, cedar and graphite. This ’83 is nicely poised on the finish although it could do with a little more persistency. Drink now-2018. Tasted September 2009. [Neal Martin, 01/09/2009]

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2018