"The pale ruby-colored 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is laced with white pepper, ripe strawberry, dried herbs and a flicker of orange blossom. Full-bodied, concentrated and utterly refreshing, the 2023 is an open-knit, classic Charvin that’s going to provide abundant pleasure from early on. That said, I recommend giving it at least two more years in a cool cellar to fully come together. This concludes with freshness and refinement on the smooth exit." -Nicolas Greinacher
Robert Parker
RP95
"Still in tank at the time of tasting, Charvin’s 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape shows a less flamboyant profile than last year, opening with aromas of menthol, spices, cassis and mulberries. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and layered, it reveals a lively, tensile core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a finish marked by real freshness. Matured for 21 months, this blend of 82% Grenache Noir, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 4% Vaccarèse and the balance Counoise is another impressive success from Laurent Charvin, emphasizing precision and vibrancy over sheer opulence." -Yohan Castaing
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Grape Variety
Grenache
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Other Regional Grapes
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Red Blend
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Syrah
