A 2nd wine from 2005 ... my well-spent 30 bucks.
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 1:50 pm
2005 Domaine de Chevalier Esprit de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Leognan
The second red wine of a property that's more well-known for producing classical whites. From a magnum during a dinner at home. I’ve had my share of dud second wines, from highly classified properties no less, but this 2005 drank as well as some classified first wine in non-glorified vintages. Medium bodied with appropriate extraction. Nice balance with lean ripe fruit. Went very well with assorted Spanish tapas. A well-spent 30 bucks. B+/A-
The second red wine of a property that's more well-known for producing classical whites. From a magnum during a dinner at home. I’ve had my share of dud second wines, from highly classified properties no less, but this 2005 drank as well as some classified first wine in non-glorified vintages. Medium bodied with appropriate extraction. Nice balance with lean ripe fruit. Went very well with assorted Spanish tapas. A well-spent 30 bucks. B+/A-