Chateau Chauvin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 Cotes du Rhone Villages Savory and mineral notes are

Savory and mineral notes are more in evidence

fish fried in butter

This has good intensity with dark berry and plum aromas

Terroir has the last word

then tight in the middle

Chateau Chauvin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 Cotes du Rhone Villages Savory and mineral notes areChecking in as a mix of 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon brought up in 50% new oak, the 2018 Chteau Chauvin is a rich, powerful wine that clearly ranks with the finest wines from this address in the past decade or so. A dense purple hue is followed by awesome black raspberry and spiced cherry fruits as well as notes of chocolate, dried herbs, sandalwood, and tobacco. With full bodied richness, a round, layered mouthfeel, and