2008 Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux spirit A sense of restraint governs

A sense of restraint governs the mid-palate

Tullibardine is situated just off the A9 at Blackford in Perthshire

A terrific intensity of very pure red fruit swamps the palate

if not stunning

and it is likely elevated maturity in the fruit that tilts the Vinothèque into the more vinous realm

2008 Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux spirit A sense of restraint governsDomaine de Chevalier always seems to know how to please. The 2008 has a fantastic, opulent nose of liquid blackcurrants and a concentrated, intense palate of dark cassis fruit but with that lovely freshness indicative of the vintage. This is a wine with plenty of flesh on its bones, but one which combines power with grace and balance. Ripe, grainy tannins and a savoury, mineral finish complete this very rewarding wine. Berry Bros. & Rudd