2022 Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape

Domaine Charvin has long been regarded as a traditional benchmark of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, working exclusively with whole-cluster fermentation and no new oak. The result is a wine that captures the appellation’s purity and finesse, favouring freshness and complexity over sheer power.

Other Reviews....
Another highlight this year, Charvin's 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape exhales a complex, floral bouquet of violet, rose petals, dark cherries, spices and menthol intertwined with delicate garrigue notes. Medium to full-bodied and fine-boned with a layered core of fruit, bright acids and velvety tannins, it finishes long and ethereal with a delicate tannic frame thanks to whole bunches. This blend of 80% Grenache, 7% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and the rest of Vaccarèse and Counoise is one of my favorites this year. Drink 2026-2046.
94-96 points
Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

This astonishing Chateauneuf-du-Pape has the enormous aromatic complexity and subtlety that we expect from Grand Cru red Burgundies. Enormous concentration and ample richness on the palate, and the structure behind this is no less impressive. Stacks of very fine tannins. The black and red berry fruit washes over you in a huge wave in the breathtaking licorice finish. So much drive and freshness. Enormous aging potential. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
98 points
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com