2009 Chateau Chauvin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 750ml

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.