2022 Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf-du-Pape [JS97][D93][WS93][JD91]

"A textural, pure and precise red with aromas of cherries, forest berries, dried roses, wet stones and some mild spices. It's medium-bodied with finely grained tannins and fresh acidity, So much verve and class, with a bright red fruit character and a floral dimension to it. There are spices bringing energy and verve. It's infused yet intense, with a restrained character. Chiseled and refined, with a long, silky finish and a spicy accent. Unfiltered. Try after 2027." 

"A savoury nose with woodland scents, bark, moss and woody herbs. With good weight on the palate, it’s quite muscular with savoury tannins and finishes dry. Needs time, but will be a food-friendly, savoury and eventually quite complex wine when ready. Organically grown in the northwest of the appellation in lieu-dit Cabrières, on galets roulés and sand. It's whole-bunch fermented and then aged for 21 months in concrete using indigenous yeasts, then bottled unfiltered." 

Wine Specator, 93 Points 

"Mineral notes lead, with a crushed iron accent and a chalky texture providing the base for a bright, high-toned mix of cherry and red currant elements, while tobacco and smoke hints layer in. Nicely unadorned, with character and structure building in intensity, this keeps an energetic, fresh profile and elegance. There's a long life ahead of this. Drink now through 2032."