Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010 FRAPPATO Beautiful texture

Beautiful texture

Viognier and Chardonnay

with Amélie's fiancé Nicolas Faure overseeing the vineyards

pencil lead and damp earth on the nose

Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010 FRAPPATO Beautiful textureOne of our favorite producers of Chateauneuf du Pape, Charvin ferments and ages in concrete, and does not remove the stems from his fruit. While this "old school" approach is very hip again, Charvin has always produced in this style. Certified Organic. 2010 was a "big" vintage for Charvin, so give this one a decant, or hold for a few more years. No rush here. Laurent Charvin has only 10 ha of Chateauneuf du Pape. Until recently, Laurent was almost the