Chauvin - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2010

Decanter.com

93 / 100

byJane Ansonthe3/26/2020

Deep rich fruit aromatics on the nose, and a lovely plum colour that is holding firm, barely bricking around the edges. This proves once again that this is just a stellar vintage in Bordeaux, delivering on both banks. It's high in alcohol and maybe a bit of a gamble to decide when to drink to make the most of the fruit before the alcohol flattens things out on the finish. But, there is definitely depth and width here with dark bitter chocolate notes and frm tannins - plenty to recommend. 50% new oak, harvest September 29 to October 19.

Drinking Window 2020 - 2040

Jamessuckling.com

93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/16/2016

Wow. This is unknown with walnut, dark chocolate and dark fruit. Full body, Juicy and sexy. Velvety. Drink now.

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe3/1/2013

Chauvin produces a stylish wine, always exhibiting plenty of black cherry fruit intermixed with garrigue notes as well as hints of spice box and Christmas fruitcake in a medium to full-bodied, elegant yet savory and expansively textured style. The 2010 has a precociousness that gives it an up-front, sexy appeal, but then clamps down on the palate as the tannins begin to accumulate in the wine’s finish. Forget it for 3-4 years and drink it over the following 25.

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe2/28/2013

Chauvin produces a stylish wine, always exhibiting plenty of black cherry fruit intermixed with garrigue notes as well as hints of spice box and Christmas fruitcake in a medium to full-bodied, elegant yet savory and expansively textured style. The 2010 has a precociousness that gives it an up-front, sexy appeal, but then clamps down on the palate as the tannins begin to accumulate in the wine’s finish. Forget it for 3-4 years and drink it over the following 25.

Jamessuckling.com

93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/17/2013

Elegant nose with blackberries and licorice. Opens up with Earl Grey, cedar and steely mineral character. Full and intense on the palate with polished dark fruit and refined tannins. Wonderful texture and long finish with a tasty licorice note. Drink from 2016

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/31/2011

2010: A deep blue/purple color is followed by enticing but primary aromas of black raspberries, lead pencil shavings and spring flowers. The wine is medium to full-bodied and moderately tannic with excellent purity, texture and depth. Slightly backward and foreboding, it may have just finished malolactic, so my rating could go higher.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

the5/30/2011

Tiefes Purpur. Herrlich frische Frucht, Himbeeren, rote Kirschen mit dezent röstigen Nuancen. Eng geschnürtes Paket, viel sattes, konzentriertes Extrakt, Laktritze und Schwarzschoko im finale. Kann noch zulegen. Leigt zurzeit knapp unter 18/20. Also 2016-2028

Asian Palate

88-90 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe5/24/2011

This is a ripe dense concentrated Chauvin but without over-extraction or over-ripeness. The plum and blackcurrant flavours carry through in the finish supported by tannins that are ripe and balanced. Fairly long length.

TAST

16-17 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2011

Ce cru classé trop méconnu est, comme souvent chez lui, impeccable : boisé présent sans tapage, onctuosité, allonge toastée, généreux et séduisant, grande allonge suave et charmeuse.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/30/2011

This wine really develops on the palate, with mineral and blackberry character. Very polished and refined. Full yet elegant. Better than 2009.

Decanter Magazine

16 / 20

byJames Lawther MWthe4/30/2011

Medium to full-bodied. Round, fragrant and harmonious. Fine grained tannins and good length. Drink 2015-2025. (16 points)

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15,75 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/6/2011

Couleur sombre, de bonne intensité. Nez fruité, fin, mûr, crémeux et particulièrement aromatique. La bouche confirme. Elle se présente crémeuse au toucher avec du goût, des tanins enrobés au grain fin. Finale longue, puissante et un peu chaleureuse. Un succès.