Chauvin - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018

Vinous

93

byAntonio Gallonithe3/31/2021

The 2018 Chauvin is rich and generous in the glass, with plenty of black cherry, espresso, menthol, licorice, chocolate and new oak flavors. Beautifully layered and sumptuous, Chauvin is so expressive today. The 2018 is quite lush, but it has enough energy to keep things in balance. Best of all, it will drink well with minimal cellaring.

Jeb DUNNUCK

95

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/16/2021

Checking in as a mix of 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon brought up in 50% new oak, the 2018 Château Chauvin is a rich, powerful wine that clearly ranks with the finest wines from this address in the past decade or so. A dense purple hue is followed by awesome black raspberry and spiced cherry fruits as well as notes of chocolate, dried herbs, sandalwood, and tobacco. With full-bodied richness, a round, layered mouthfeel, and ripe yet certainly present tannins, it has some up-front appeal given its beautiful fruit and texture, yet it deserves 4-6 years in the cellar and will be a 20- to 25-year wine. Bravo!

The Wine Cellar Insider

92

byJeff Levethe3/16/2021

With a strong floral accent, the wine adds wet earth, licorice and plums to its nuances. Medium-bodied, soft and silky, with sweet, dark red berries and thyme on the palate and in the finish, there is good freshness and complexity found here.

Vinous

91

byNeal Martinthe3/12/2021

The 2018 Chauvin has a comparatively opulent bouquet for the vintage, though not over the top, offering black cherries, red plums, potpourri and light black pepper scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, a fine underlying salinity and a precise finish that requires 3–4 years to open. Good potential.

Wine Spectator

90

byJames Molesworththe2/1/2021

Solidly built, with a core of steeped plum and blackberry fruit flavors liberally laced with warm earth, smoldering tobacco and dark licorice notes. A subtle savory edge adds energy to the finish. Drink now through 2029. 4,000 cases made, 500 cases imported. –JM

Yvesbeck.wine

93

byYves Beckthe1/26/2021

Intensité et complexité dans le bouquet de Chauvin avec d'agréables notes de fèves de cacao et de myrtilles. Attaque élégante, fruitée et rafraîchissante. Les tannins se révèlent lentement pour atteindre leur amplitude en fin de bouche où ils sont en phase avec la structure acide. Un vin équilibré, juteux et vif. Finale fruitée et persistante. Belle réussite.

Jamessuckling.com

92

byJames Sucklingthe1/12/2021

Blackberries and cherries, violets, herbs and some ash character to this full-bodied St.-Emilion. Savory, chewy texture with tight tannins and a medium finish. Try after 2024.

Decanter.com

93

byJane Ansonthe1/12/2021

Decanter.com

93

byJane Ansonthe3/26/2020

Still in barrel, due to be bottled in the next few months. This is gorgeous, plump fruit, beautifully controlled in feel, elegant and silky but gourmet and easy to love. This is a great wine and one of the best Chauvins I've tasted young. Underlines that for me 2018 is a great vintage in St Emilion, certainly for medium-term drinking, but I would feel pretty confident this will go the long haul, and it has seriously improved over ageing to this point. First year of HVE3-certification. 50% new oak, harvest September 26 to October 13. Drinking Window 2026 - 2040

Vinous

90-92

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 Chauvin, the property of Sylvie Cazes, is very perfumed on the nose with small dark cherries, blueberry and light spicy top notes. The palate is medium-bodied with blackberry, melted tar and graphite notes. This is nicely focused with a pleasing bitter edge on the finish that urges you back for another sip. Very fine.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

Medium-bodied, polished, earthy and leafy with succulent cherries, plums, soft textures and roundness. The finish with its thyme-infused red fruits really hits the spot.

Wine Advocate

92-94

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Chauvin is a little shy to begin, revealing pretty scents of wild blueberries, kirsch and warm black cherries followed by hints of violets and star anise. Full, wonderfully intense and concentrated, there is a lot of bright, crunchy fruit here with firm, rounded tannins and a refreshing lift to the long finish. Nicely done!

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

A pretty and polished young red with dark-berry and cherry character, medium body, fine tannins and a clean and vivid finish.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

92

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Decanter.com

91

byJane Ansonthe4/4/2019

This is a good showing from Chauvin, owned by Sylvie Cazes. It has a vibrant and intense purple colour, with ink and graphite notes and significant tannins which cradle rather than smother the blackberry and bilberry fruits.
Drinking Window 2027 - 2040