2015 Chauvin
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Blackish garnet with some evolution at the rim. Sweet, creamy nose. But the palate is a little austere. Did the grapes all reach full ripeness? Tannins pretty obvious. Work in progress, I’d say. (JR)
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James Suckling
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2015 Chauvin is showing very well today. Floral notes add brightness to the red berry fruit. The 2015 offers terrific depth to go along with its powerful personality. Searing tannins are present, but also nearly buried by the fruit. Some slightly angular contours remain, but the Chauvin is nicely done. Tasted two times.
The 2015 Chauvin is medium to deep garnet-purple in color and earthy on the nose with bay leaves, warm plums, underbrush, baked cherries and menthol aromas. The medium to full-bodied mouth is firm and chewy, a little taut but packed with flavor layers and finishing with an herbal lift.