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91WA Rated Cotes du Rhone from Domaine Charvin



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I was first introduced to the wines of Domaine Charvin by their Chateauneuf du Pape, a very small production wine (the vineyard is only 10 hectares, about 24 acres in Chateauneuf du Pape) made traditionally in organic vineyards with hand harvesting and whole-cluster fermentation leaving many stems and seeds in the fermentation tank. Using these same methods, along with a very similar blend of grapes, Chavin also makes a Cotes du Rhone that is always one of the best to come from the region, and as I'm sure you know, there are TONS of Cotes du Rhones out there! 

Following the same standards and even made from a similar blend as the Chateauneu du Pape, this Cotes du Rhone is always one of the  most serious and ageworthy in its category, and a true value at $19.99 per bottle. The blending is similar for the wine each year, with 81% Grenache and the remainder Mourvedre, Carignan and Syrah. 

Rated 91 Points by the Wine Advocate - "Beautifully perfumed with touches of garrigue and licorice, Charvin's 2016 Cotes du Rhone le Poutet is 81% Grenache, with the balance a blend of Mourvèdre, Carignan and Syrah. Ripe and exotic, it shows notions of peach and stone fruit alongside hints of berries and cherries; a firm, concentrated backbone; and a lingering, silky-textured finish. All whole cluster and made all in concrete, it's a throwback in terms of style, but it leaves a lasting impression."

As you see, the review calls this wine a throwback. I find that an interesting wording, but what I believe it is referring to is that this wine is not necessarily like every other Cotes du Rhone out there right now. That's because so many of these wines are made in a style where you pop the cork to lots of Grenache fruit that you can pour right into a glass and enjoy. This wine is a bit more serious than that. Sure, there is lots of ripe red fruit from the Grenache, but it needs to be coaxed out a bit and aerated, like you would a younger Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Believe me, it will reward you with some patience!

Cheers!

Tracy Maxon

tracy@varmax.com

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