{"product_id":"domaine-de-chevalier-1999","title":"Domaine de Chevalier 1999","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1999 vintage of Domaine de Chevalier represents this exceptional Pessac-Leognan estate during a year that produced wines of remarkable elegance and finesse. This wine showcases the unique character of this property that has earned acclaim for both its red and white wines, demonstrating the estate's ability to express its distinctive terroir across different vintage conditions. The 1999 growing season in Bordeaux was characterized by variable conditions that required careful vineyard management and precise decision-making. At Domaine de Chevalier, the estate's unique position surrounded by forest in the commune of Leognan created a distinctive microclimate that helped moderate the season's challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the stewardship of the Bernard family, Domaine de Chevalier maintained its commitment to traditional winemaking methods while embracing innovations that enhance quality. The estate's philosophy of respecting terroir and producing wines that reflect their origins proved particularly important during the variable 1999 season. The vineyard's composition, typically around 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, was carefully managed to achieve optimal ripeness despite the vintage's challenges. The estate's gravelly soils provided excellent drainage and optimal conditions for maintaining the freshness and elegance that characterize Chevalier's wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter more than two decades of cellaring, the 1999 Domaine de Chevalier displays a beautiful garnet color with brick highlights, showing excellent evolution. The nose reveals a complex bouquet of mature aromas; cedar, tobacco, leather, dried fruits and the distinctive mineral character that speaks to the estate's gravelly terroir. On the palate, the wine shows remarkable preservation and elegance, with integrated tannins that create a harmonious, refined texture. The flavor profile encompasses tertiary characteristics; forest floor, dried herbs, and spice while maintaining sufficient fruit concentration to provide balance and pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage demonstrates Chevalier's reputation for producing wines that age gracefully, developing complexity while maintaining their essential elegance and finesse. The wine exemplifies the estate's ability to produce wines of distinction that reflect their unique terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: September-October 1999 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape varieties: ~65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot \u0026amp; 5% Petit Verdot \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: Domaine de Chevalier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Chevalier","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":44112342679663,"sku":"FR-1999-0001154913-750","price":139.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8557\/4255\/files\/Domaine_de_Chevalier_1999_b008ec8e-d3e6-43c3-85be-2786b568d1dc.png?v=1769432946","url":"https:\/\/vinificant.com\/products\/domaine-de-chevalier-1999","provider":"Vinificant Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}