Mardi Gras - white Pessac

Feb 25, 2020,20:51 PM
 

Just a little wine and chocolates. 


From 2003 this Domaine de Chevalier a white from Pessac has reached the sell by date. It has that old taste we are all familiar with   but still enjoy. 

I knew what to expect as last we we had a cheese night with the same Pessac. 


I still have a couple bottles left. 

Bill
















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Very nice Bill

 
 By: emcquillan : February 25th, 2020-21:32
The 2003 vintage had some stars and was precocious early on. With that heat Bordeaux produced some stars, but unfortunately they weren’t meant to last +20 years. 2003 Cos D’Estournel and Ch. Margaux are sublime. Interestingly, I’ve been drinking a lot of ... 

I have a lot of catching up to do with 2000

 
 By: Bill : February 25th, 2020-22:07
Not to Mention a crazy stash of 1999 and 1996. Oh well there are worse problems. Bill ...  

I wish I lived in California so I could help!

 
 By: emcquillan : February 25th, 2020-22:24
Ah 1996 is drinking perfectly now and in my tasting experience has less bottle variation than 2000. Perhaps it could also be when I bought and from which importers. You have a lot to look forward to Bill!

Always love the Domaine de Chevalier Blanc,my favourte white Bordeaux

 
 By: halkcb : February 26th, 2020-00:31
,but the '03 warm vintage might be tiring a bit due to the relaltive lack of acidity. Had the '04 last year and it was stunning with its focus ,complexity and freshness. The '03 reds generally fair better, as this pichon i had a few weeks ago,which could ...