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Score 90/100 · Drink 2019-2029, Jeb Dunnuck, Feb 2019

The 2008 Château Chauvin (80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc) offers a still youthful color to go with a pretty nose of red currants, spice box, cigar, and dried earth. Rich, nicely concentrated, and medium-bodied, it's a classic Saint Emilion that's drinking nicely today yet will cruise for another decade.

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Robert Parker

89
89/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

14 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 14/20 · Drink 2016-2023, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2012

Paler than some. Hint of green (the first wine, sixth tasted, to show this characteristic). Rather drying finish. Just not ripe enough. (JR)

88 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 88/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Sep 2011

89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Drink 2011-2026, Robert Parker, May 2011

A delicious, sexy St.-Emilion, the 2008 reveals lots of licorice-infused black currants and kirsch, good structure, excellent, possibly outstanding depth and a medium to full-bodied finish. Drink it over the next 12-15 years.

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Chauvin
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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