Chateau Chauvin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 Azienda Agricola Barbera s.s. and a touch of sassafras

and a touch of sassafras and sagebrush

Soft and rich but maintains tightness and structure

refreshing pear

The finish is refreshing with balanced acidity

Chateau Chauvin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 Azienda Agricola Barbera s.s. and a touch of sassafrasChecking 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