2018 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2018
Domaine Charvin (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium-bodied, forward, floral, fresh, and focused on its sweet, ripe, kirsch, black raspberry, herb, and white pepper profile, the wine is soft, refined, and ready to go in its youth, though its energetic, lifted, red berry fruits will be even better with a few years of age. Drink from 2022-2037. 2,950 Views Tasted Aug 16, 2022 |
When to Drink Domaine Charvin, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine Charvin can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be decanted for 1-2 hours. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Domaine Charvin is usually better with 4-7 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages, the wine should be consumed within 6-20 years after the vintage.
Serving Domaine Charvin with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Domaine Charvin is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Charvin is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, barbecue, sausage, and cassoulet. Domaine Charvin is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant, tomatoes, and cheese.
Domaine Charvin Character and Style
Domaine Charvin is a beautiful expression of Chateauneuf du Pape with a focus on purity, ripe red fruits, and freshness, with elegant, silky textures. The wines of Charvin age and evolve quite nicely.
While many producers have steadily increased the price of their wines, Charvin has been slower than some of his peers to raise prices which has kept a lot of long-time customers, including me very happy.