Domaine Charvin 2008

"I always find Charvin's wines come closest to those of Chateau Rayas, although the Charvin cuvees are slightly more concentrated." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate,October 2010

"One of Chateauneuf du Pape's young turks is Laurent Charvin, who represents the sixth generation of the family to run this estate (which was founded in 1851). Prior to 1990, the entire production was sold to negociants, but the estate-bottled production has gradually risen as consumers have recognized the quality in the bottle (which to me has always come close to what was produced at Chateau Rayas under the late Jacques Reynaud). It is a small estate, with a production of approximately 2,500 cases from their 20 acres of vines, all located in the northern tier of the appellation, next to the grand estate of Maucoil." Robert Parker

 

2008 Domaine Charvin Cotes du Rhone 'Le Poutet' Rouge

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"The finest of this trio is the 2008 Cotes du Rhone Le Poutet, a blend of 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 5% Carignan from 40-year-old vines. Aged in concrete tanks and bottled unfiltered, it possesses elegant black cherry and strawberry fruit intermixed with notes of garrigue, new saddle leather, and pepper. Drink this elegant, well-balanced, delicious 2008 over the next year. 87 points" Robert Parker The Wine Advocate August 2010

 

2008 Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Shelf Price $105

"Charvin's 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape is one of the sexiest, most seductive and complete wines of the vintage. It is a testament to the impeccable farming and work that Laurent Charvin does. A complex bouquet of spring flowers, black cherries, raspberries, and forest floor is both intense and elegant. With considerable depth for a 2008, a lovely silkiness, and a seductive finish, it will drink beautifully upon release, and should age nicely for 7-8 years. 90 points." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Oct 2010