Domaine Charvin 2017 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France

Domaine Charvin 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France

Winemaker: Laurent Charvin

Farming: Organic

Varieties: 85% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Vaccarèse, 5% Syrah

Terroir: Sandy, more clay based soil with galets roulés

Vinification: Whole-cluster fermentation

Aging: Laurent’s élevage is uniquely in concrete tank, no barrel, for 21 months. Bottled unfiltered. 

Tasting Notes: Silken and concentrated, with distinct notes of baked strawberry, smashed ripe plums, smoked tea and crushed river rocks. Pairs beautifully with duck, lamb or mushrooms.