One of our favorite producers of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Charvin ferments and ages in concrete, and does not remove the stems from his fruit. While this "old-school" approach is very hip again, Charvin has always produced in this style. Certified Organic. 2010 was a "big" vintage for Charvin, so give this one a decant, or hold for a few more years. No rush here.
Laurent Charvin has only 10 ha of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Until recently, Laurent was almost the only grower to still vinify traditionally, with whole-cluster fermentations. Now others are beginning to copy him. In addition to leaving the stems, Laurent’s élevage is uniquely in concrete tank, no barrel. Laurent is regarded as one of the top wine-makers in the appellation by Guy Julien, famous owner of the restaurant Beaugraviere in Mondragon, as well as other top sommeliers and wine writers in France, with a two-star rating by Revue du Vin de France.
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