Domaine Charvin, Cotes du Rhone, rouge 2013 (1.5L) Pennsylvania (RP) (8/2010) 95 points Int'l

(RP) (8/2010) 95 points Int'l Wine Cellar Deep gold

with compelling sweetness and outstanding snap

Recalled I was purchasing these from WineBid back in 2008 for the measly sum of $35

black cherry and berry fruit

Fermented in very small enamel-lined tanks

Domaine Charvin, Cotes du Rhone, rouge 2013 (1.5L) Pennsylvania (RP) (8/2010) 95 points Int'lReceived in Original Carton Laurent Charvin has only 10 ha of Chateauneuf du Pape. Until recently, Laurent was almost the only grower to still vinify traditionally, with whole cluster fermentations. Now others are beginning to copy him. In addition to leaving the stems, Laurents levage is uniquely in concrete tank, no barrel. Laurent is regarded as one of the top wine makers in the appellation by Guy Julien, famous owner of the restaurant Beaugraviere