2014 Chateauneuf du Pape
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I was also able to taste a bottle of the 2014 Châteauneuf Du Pape with Laurent, and it’s very much in the style of this charming, forward, moderately concentrated vintage. Rayas-like notes of kirsch, flowers, celery seed, and spice all emerge from this already complex, medium-bodied, elegant Châteauneuf Du Pape that shines for its fabulous complexity. Drink it over the coming decade. Under the helm of Laurent Charvin, Domaine Charvin remains one of the undisputed reference points for classic, traditional, elegantly styled Châteauneuf du Pape today. The style of the wines comes largely from the estate’s location in the cooler, northern parts of the appellation but the consistent quality, year after year, comes from the incredible talent and work ethic of Laurent.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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One of the gems to seek out in the vintage is the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape. Made in the fresh, elegant and focused style loved by Laurent, it has lots of white pepper, kirsch, incense and garrigue characteristics, with impeccable balance, fine tannin and medium-bodied richness. Drink it anytime over the coming 7-8 years.
Brilliant ruby-red. Powerful raspberry, floral pastille and Asian spice aromas show outstanding clarity and vivacity. Energetic flavors of red fruit preserves and lavender are given spine and definition by zesty minerality. The floral and red fruit notes carry strongly through a clinging, sharply focused finish framed by smooth, slow-building tannins. This wine is shaping up to be a classic Charvin rendition of Châteauneuf, displaying abundant upfront fruit along with the depth and balance to ensure a long, graceful evolution.
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro
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