Domaine De Chevalier Domaine De Chevalier 2008 brand_Chateau Les Fougeres About 22% new French oak

About 22% new French oak was used in the upbringing of this wine

The fruit for this wine comes from four carefully selected sites in Napa Valley offering lots of sunshine yet moderate temperatures — ideal conditions for growing Sauvignon Blanc

I expect the 2014 will require at least a handful of years to shed some tannin and start showing some of its inherent inner sweetness

Bursting with aromas of citrus zest

Domaine De Chevalier Domaine De Chevalier 2008 brand_Chateau Les Fougeres About 22% new French oakIt took longer to judge the quality of the red wines. This was because; although alcoholic fermentation was completed without any problems; malolactic fermentation tended to take an extremely long time; which delayed initial tastings prior to blending. These tastings nevertheless showed the 2008 red wines to have an intense color; amazing fruit; good structure; and tannic freshness worthy of great Bordeaux in a good vintage.