Château Chauvin, St-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé, 2014

First vintage for new owner Sylvie Cazes. Still has the attractive fruit of previous years but tannins finer and less austere. Mid-palate round and supple. Finishes with a fresh, saline note.

A clear distinction from the second wine in this vintage - not surprising perhaps as this is the first vintage under Sylvie Cazes, and it was only with this vintage that a second wine was introduced, following stricter selection for the main wine. There is perhaps less of a recognisable Chauvin style that you find today, but this is an excellent wine, enjoyable and already significantly richer and more textured than the previous few years. Silky raspberry and bilberry fruits, still a violet rim even at six years old. 40% new oak. Harvest September 24 to October 9.