Chateau Chauvin, St. Emilion 2016 Grenache slightly more perfumed than the

slightly more perfumed than the meaty 1990

and for those inclined to allow the Sauvignon’s youthful exuberance to subside and let the limestone shine through

Pure silk on the palate

Knockout nose combines blackcurrant

(AG) (5/2011)

Chateau Chauvin, St. Emilion 2016 Grenache slightly more perfumed than the94 Decanter Easily one of the most impressive of the lineup, just bursting with fruit and power tight firm tannins giving clear support and backbone. This is a fairly Left Bank feel for a St Emilion, perhaps from its dash of Cabernet Sauvignon, and it successfully delivers a recognisable Chauvin signature. A beautiful vibrant violet rim suggests this is going to age well. 60% new oak, harvest October 6 to October 20, so quite a bit later in both