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Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - (Imported by Weygant-Metzler, PA). 82% Grenache, and roughly 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Vaccarèse, 5% Counoise. Raised in concrete tank. Organic viticulture.
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Color: Med-dark ruby. Classic.

Nose: Beautiful, pure, expressive nose of black cherry liqueur, black cherry kirsch, wild black raspberry, smoke, garrigue spices (herbs, shrub), and licorice. Beautiful purity.

Palate: Full body. Intense front and mid palate. Excellent concentration of flavor. Lovely, saturated flavors of sweet black cherry, black raspberry, and garrigue wild herbs. Long finish. Medium dry tannins and sl phenolic. 15.5% alc, but no heat per se on the finish.

93-94 pts. now.
94-95 potential.
This Domaine Charvin drinks beautifully right now (late-2022), it's wonderfully balanced and not austere. But it is undeveloped. This would definitely benefit from at least 2-3 more years in bottle. The sweet spot for drinking will be 2026-2029.

JGH sommelier CMS-III, San Francisco/Bay Area.

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