Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape 2015
The 2015 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape unfolds with a refined tension between classic southern Rhône ripeness and cool‑slope freshness. Aromas of cassis and mulberries interlace with a whisper of menthol and spice leading to a dense yet tensile structure that radiates precision rather than bravado.
Tasting
- Aroma
- cass is, mulberries, menthol, spices
- Palate
- dense, layered, tensile core of fruit
- Finish
- fresh, precise
Pairs with
- lamb tagine
- herbed roast pork
- aged hard cheeses
Vineyard & Cellar
- Aging
- Opting to produce a single cuvée, the winemaking here is staunchly traditional, with no destemming and fermentation and aging occurring all in concrete tanks for 21 months, bottled unfiltered.
From the Archive
Located in the northwest part of the appellation, with vines chiefly in Cabrieres, Maucoil, and Mont Redon, Laurent Charvin makes one of the most elegant and seamless Châteauneuf-du-Papes . He farms all his 9ha Chateauneuf-du-Pape parcels organically. Depending on the crop variation each vintage the blend is roughly 85% Grenache average vine age 58 years, 5% Mourvèdre 61 years, 5% Vaccarèse 62 years, 5% Syrah 21 years. This is a wine that can age 20 years from any vintage as well as be accessible quite young with just a little breathing.