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Tue, Mar 19, 2024 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Mar 26, 2024 08:00PM EDT
  • 2006
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • Graves
  • Pessac-Leognan
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Red
  • FF516
  • FF518
Lot 296

2006 Domaine de Chevalier Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classe - 750ml - 3 bottle(s)

Estimate: CAD$300 - CAD$360

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CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000

This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 2006 Domaine de Chevalier Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classe - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $300 - $360 with a reserve of $180. The wine in this lot comes from the collection 11449.

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A collector, based in Toronto, became interested in wine while visiting his father-in-law in Hong Kong over 60 years ago. He also owned a restaurant that had an impressive wine list and was was able to visit many wineries throughout France. He continued collecting after selling the restaurant with most of his bottles purchased upon release from the LCBO. He took meticulous care of his wine, labeling many of the bottles and storing them in a temperature and humidity controlled cellar in his home.

The score for 2006 Domaine de Chevalier Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classe is 90 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London.The 2006 Domaine de Chevalier has smudged red plum, bergamot and stewed black tea scents on the nose - quite fragrant if just missing some delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with taut, quite firm tannin. Dark and broody, this is a surprisingly introspective Domaine de Chevalier with a grippy, quite assertive finish. This is a satisfying wine from Olivier Bernard, though at the moment you get the feeling that somebody has said something to this 2006 that has put it into a bad mood. I find there is more finesse on other recent vintage,s but you never know with Domaine de Chevalier because at any given moment it can blossom. Tasted January 2016.