Gerard Charvin and his son, Laurent, represent the quintessence of the small domaine/father and son team. They have only 8 ha. of Chateauneuf du Pape, and half of that they sell off to negociants, keeping only the best lots for the Chateauneuf of Domaine Charvin. Words that come to mind in describing the style of Charvin's wine would include at the top, silky, velvety, and smooth. There are no harsh or dry tannins and they are always impeccably balanced. These are indeed some of the best examples of the appellation and represent a very unique and extraordinary style that is immediately recognizable, and thus literally an artistic expression.
Shengli Hu
Peppercorn, peppercorn, peppercorn. Ripe red cherry, jammy plum, dried leaves, dried rosemary. Baked earth. High tannins, medium minus acidity, 15%. Hmm
Peppercorn, peppercorn, peppercorn. Ripe red cherry, jammy plum, dried leaves, dried rosemary. Baked earth. High tannins, medium minus acidity, 15%. Hmm
8.9Nathan Renfro
Ripe red cherry. Grilled game. Black peppercorn. Tannins strong yet softened. Acidity medium minus. 15% alcohol fairly well hidden. Nice mouthfeel though a bit unbalanced. Medium finish.
Ripe red cherry. Grilled game. Black peppercorn. Tannins strong yet softened. Acidity medium minus. 15% alcohol fairly well hidden. Nice mouthfeel though a bit unbalanced. Medium finish.
9.1Tom Heckert
Beautiful wine. Berries, tobacco, and hint of herbs. Smooth finish. Paired with Beef Wellington, an excellent pairing.
Beautiful wine. Berries, tobacco, and hint of herbs. Smooth finish. Paired with Beef Wellington, an excellent pairing.
9.2Keith Ward
Smooth!!
Smooth!!
9.1Alexandre Pagliano
Blackish robe with a rubi hue, this is a dense, rich wine, but not overdone. Black fruits, peppers, spices, very complex and wrapped up with fine tannins and great acidity. Top notch bottle and looking for more ! Hold if you can, or have fun.
Blackish robe with a rubi hue, this is a dense, rich wine, but not overdone. Black fruits, peppers, spices, very complex and wrapped up with fine tannins and great acidity. Top notch bottle and looking for more ! Hold if you can, or have fun.
9.1Nathan Renfro
Bright red cherry. Big tannins, but drinking well now with a short decant. This one can clearly go for many years.
Bright red cherry. Big tannins, but drinking well now with a short decant. This one can clearly go for many years.
9.1Charles Mires
Excellent effort and great value in a competitive vintage.
Excellent effort and great value in a competitive vintage.
9.3Location
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