Castle Chauvin - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2014

Le Point

15 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Nez discret, cerise, bouche fine, délicat, vif, accrocheur en finale mais joli fruit.

Vinous

87-89 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 Chauvin is nicely textured throughout. Tobacco, herbs, dark cherry and plum are pushed forward in a soft, inviting wine that will deliver considerable pleasure pretty much right out of the gate.

The Wine Cellar Insider

86-88 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

Sporting a new label, which history buffs may be interested to know is a redesign of their label from the 1920s, the medium-bodied, floral, red berry-dominated wine is on the fresh, smooth, easy drinking side. 86-88 Pts

Wine Advocate

85-87 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

Now owned by the family of Sylvie Cazes, the Château Chauvin 2014 has quite a plush bouquet with soft blueberry and juniper scents that are nicely defined. The palate is quite tensile on the entry. It feels a little tart at the moment, though there is a good line of acidity with good structure on the slightly clipped finish. Hopefully that will fill out by the time of bottling. A second example seemed a little dry. Expect this to improve under Sylvie.

Asian Palate

88 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

Ripe plum and cherry dominate this charming wine that is easy to enjoy young. Balanced and lifted with juicy fruit, this is a successful first wine by Sylvie Cazes who purchased this property last year. The wine is made by Michel Rolland.

Decanter.com

16,25 / 20

byJames Lawther MWthe4/17/2015

First vintage for new owner Sylvie Cazes. Still has the attractive fruit of previous years but tannins finer and less austere. Mid-palate round and supple. Finishes with a fresh, saline note. Drink: 2019-2026 (87)

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

Full body with intense concentration and fruit character. Mineral, spice and fruity intensity. Well done.

Terres de Vins

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the4/3/2015

"Lui mais en mieux" pourrait être le dicton de ce 2014. une révolution tranquille est en marche à Chauvin. Vignoble retravailléet restructuré, outil de production modernisé, méthode de travail réajustées... Sylvie Cazes est dans la droite ligne de ses promesses de "précision et qualité", évoquées l'an dernier juste après son acquisition du grand cru.

René Gabriel

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Viel reife, schwarze Kirschen, dahinter eine würzige Earl-Greynote aufzeigend, lädt schön aus und weiss - vom ersten Moment an - positiv aufzufallen. Im Gaumen elegant, zeigt dabei aber doch eine spannende Konzentration, langer Nachhall mit mittlerem Druck. Die Anlagen sind hier sehr gut und man darf auf die weiteren Editionen der neuen Besitzerin (Silvie Cazes) gespannt sein. 17/20 2020 – 2034

Wine Spectator

86-89 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2015

Friendly plum and cherry notes lead the way, backed by light savory and vanilla hints. A little shy midpalate, but has some charm.

Bettane & Desseauve

92 / 100

C'est le premier assemblage de la nouvelle équipe de Chauvin emmenée par Sylvie Cazes et Philippe Moureau, transfuge de Pichon Comtesse. Ce 2014 marque un nouveau style de la propriété, le nez est frais avec une touche florale, le vin est élégant avec des rondeurs subtiles, du crémeux dans la texture et une finale florale et épicéequi a de la distinction. Le but à terme est de replanter des cabernets francs pour donner encore plus de fond au vin.