Tasted at the Union de Grand Cru in London. The Domaine de Chevalier has a very fine bouquet with ripe blackberry, dark plum and cassis with good definition. The alcohol is just kept in check. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated smooth tannins. It caresses the mouth with its sleek, black fruit with just a smudge of alcohol lending roundness on the finish. For Domaine de Chevalier this is a relatively decadent wine, but well crafted and demonstrates great persistency in the mouth. Tasted October 2011.