Very opulent and rich with loads of fruit and spice. Walnut and chocolate. Full and chewy. Exciting.
James Suckling
92
Vintage
2009
Producer
Chateau Chauvin
Country: France Region: Bordeaux Sub-Region: Saint-Emilion / Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Grape/Blend
Bordeaux Blend Red
Pairing
Beef and Venison
Format
Standard Bottle (750 mL)
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Very opulent and rich with loads of fruit and spice. Walnut and chocolate. Full and chewy. Exciting.
Here the plump fruits come through from the first attack and the oak although present is balanced by plum and raspberry aromatics. Alcohol is a little high leaving traces of heat, but it also gives plenty of texture and roundness in the mouth, and this is a lovely wine, reflective of its appellation. 50% new oak, harvest September 28 to October 19. (JA)
Deep in color, this well priced St. Emilion offers fresh coffee, licorice, chocolate, black cherry jam and earth. Soft, round, open and already fun to taste.