Château Chauvin 2014 is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, typical of the Libournais region in Bordeaux. This red wine embodies the elegance and complexity of right-bank wines, often dominated by the Merlot grape. The 2014 vintage benefited from balanced climatic conditions, producing wines with beautiful freshness and well-defined structure. The unique clay-limestone terroir of Saint-Émilion gives the wine mineral notes and considerable depth. Vinification in stainless steel tanks followed by aging in oak barrels contributes to the wine's harmony and complexity. Château Chauvin has a rich history, synonymous with excellence in producing refined and structured wines, with a well-established reputation in the Bordeaux wine landscape.
To fully enjoy this wine, decanting it for an hour will allow its aromas to open up, revealing all its complexity. During tasting, observe its deep ruby color, then inhale the aromas of dark fruits, tobacco, and mild spices. On the palate, savor its roundness and appreciate the finesse of its tannins and its long finish.
To enhance this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, consider pairing it with dishes featuring red meat, such as a beef fillet in pastry or roasted duck breast. The wine's intense flavors also go well with game dishes, such as a hare stew. Aged hard cheeses like Comté will also provide a beautiful complement. For a regional pairing, opt for a Bordelaise rib steak, which harmonizes perfectly with the wine's fruity and spicy notes.
Blend: 70% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
93 Wine Enthusiast This is the first vintage of this new purchase by Sylvie Cazes, a leading figure in the Bordeaux wine scene. A classed growth, it's richly fruity yet structured and firm, with dense tannins and layers of delicious black fruit. With its tannins still well at the fore, it will need to age further, so drink from 2022.
92 James Suckling Rich savory nose, then a powerful but fresh palate with a lot of life and some real depth. The finish bounds along. Lots of savory fruit. Drink or hold.
90 Decanter Silver in Decanter's 2022 Work Wide Awards. Beautifully evolved nose and palate of dried strawberry, Kirsh, black tea, forest floor, and mushroom, with delicate hints of sweet spice. Good structure, dry tannins, with balanced acidity, with an intense long herbal finish.
