Domaine Charvin was created in 1851 by Guillaume Charvin. For one hundred years, the harvest of Domaine Charvin was sold in bulk to negociants in the Southern Rhone Valley. The modern age of Domaine Charvin began in 1990 when Laurent Charvin started to manage the estate. Laurent Charvin was the sixth generation of his family to work at the property. 1990 was the first vintage for the domaine in which they produced, bottled and sold their own wine.
Crimson in color. 14.5% ABV. Beautiful nose of red fruits, garrigue and roasted herbs. Medium body with mouth watering acidity. Perfectly balanced with restrained fruits and subtle tannins. Kirsch, raspberry, herbes de Provence and blood on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. As always Charvin is more about finesse and elegance than power. The 08 is a triumph in an average Southern Rhone vintage. Best over the next 3-4 years.
My rating: 94 points.
Domaine Charvin is attractively priced at about $75 a bottle. Look for the 2023 vintage. This will have a place in my cellar.