Chateau Chauvin, St. Emilion 2016 Grenache vinifications are long and traditional

vinifications are long and traditional

wonderful structure

Pure silk on the palate

slightly more perfumed than the meaty 1990

94 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Chateau Chauvin, St. Emilion 2016 Grenache vinifications are long and traditional94 Decanter Easily one of the most impressive of the lineup, just bursting with fruit and power tight firm tannins giving clear support and backbone. This is a fairly Left Bank feel for a St Emilion, perhaps from its dash of Cabernet Sauvignon, and it successfully delivers a recognisable Chauvin signature. A beautiful vibrant violet rim suggests this is going to age well. 60% new oak, harvest October 6 to October 20, so quite a bit later in both