New this week to my shop, we finally received our meager DI Bordeaux order, with the goal of staying within a reasonable price point while also offering some wines that actually have some age on them.
As you might be able to tell from the sticker, this bottle is definitely not in the 1st, 2nd , or even 3rd growth type of price point (using the Medoc as an example; I know this is the other side of the river), but being able to get these wines directly from the Chateau allows for a really great experience in a wine that otherwise may not have been stored perfectly until now.
**2010 Chateau Chauvin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux**- A blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cab Franc, and 5% Cab Sauv, this blend is just exquisite. I converted from being a hardcore Left Bank guy when I first tried ’89 Vieux Chateau Certan, so I am always happy to see Merlot take a prominante place in the blend.
On the nose, the first things that hit you are red apples, dark soil like potting soil, ripe plum, and the slightest hint of blueberry. The aroma is intense and you can definitely tell there’s a glass in the room the moment you walk in. Secondary layers of oak spice and vanilla are present, but faint, taking a role more in the background.
On the palate, there’s an immediate rush of ripe plum, potting soil, red raspberry fruit leather, black cherry, pomegranite, and a savoriness I can only really describe as the juice of a steak, all with an apparent but not overpowering note of graphite/pencil lead. The tannins are incredibly fine, leaving only the slightest trace of dryness, like a properly made cup of tea. The blueberries on the nose aren’t present, but the hints of vanilla have joined forces with cinnamon and clove to appear as extras at the finish.
Overall, it’s not the most intense Right Bank wine I’ve ever had, but it’s very easy for me to say this is still a fantastic experience, and testament to buying bottles that get better wtih time but don’t break the bank.
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Sounds delicious. I’ll be on the lookout. Thanks for the notes.
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New this week to my shop, we finally received our meager DI Bordeaux order, with the goal of staying within a reasonable price point while also offering some wines that actually have some age on them.
As you might be able to tell from the sticker, this bottle is definitely not in the 1st, 2nd , or even 3rd growth type of price point (using the Medoc as an example; I know this is the other side of the river), but being able to get these wines directly from the Chateau allows for a really great experience in a wine that otherwise may not have been stored perfectly until now.
**2010 Chateau Chauvin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux**- A blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cab Franc, and 5% Cab Sauv, this blend is just exquisite. I converted from being a hardcore Left Bank guy when I first tried ’89 Vieux Chateau Certan, so I am always happy to see Merlot take a prominante place in the blend.
On the nose, the first things that hit you are red apples, dark soil like potting soil, ripe plum, and the slightest hint of blueberry. The aroma is intense and you can definitely tell there’s a glass in the room the moment you walk in. Secondary layers of oak spice and vanilla are present, but faint, taking a role more in the background.
On the palate, there’s an immediate rush of ripe plum, potting soil, red raspberry fruit leather, black cherry, pomegranite, and a savoriness I can only really describe as the juice of a steak, all with an apparent but not overpowering note of graphite/pencil lead. The tannins are incredibly fine, leaving only the slightest trace of dryness, like a properly made cup of tea. The blueberries on the nose aren’t present, but the hints of vanilla have joined forces with cinnamon and clove to appear as extras at the finish.
Overall, it’s not the most intense Right Bank wine I’ve ever had, but it’s very easy for me to say this is still a fantastic experience, and testament to buying bottles that get better wtih time but don’t break the bank.
Sounds delicious. I’ll be on the lookout. Thanks for the notes.
I’m a big fan of the ‘09. I bet ‘10 is great too!