"...This is consistently one of the purest and most perfumed expressions of the appellation." -Vinous

James Suckling 97
"This great Chateauneuf combines the richness of the vintage with remarkable precision and vitality. Stacks of ripe damson plum, licorice and candied orange. Great tannin structure and lots of power on the full-bodied palate, with bitter chocolate and a stony character that builds at the very long, super-focused finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. " -James Suckling

Vinous 94
"A blend of 82% Grenache, 5% Mourvdre, 5% Syrah and equal proportions of Vaccarse and Counoise, the 2020 Chteauneuf-du-Pape spent 21 months in concrete vats. The result is a vibrant red wine, bursting with precise aromas of ripe red fruits, blackberry, licorice as well as hints of dried thyme and lavender. Full-bodied, rich and layered, it is flawlessly balanced by
fresh acidity and ends with good persistence on the savory finish." - Vinous

Jeb Dunnuck 94
"Another beautiful wine from Laurent [Charvin, his 2020 Chteauneuf Du Pape is a classic blend of 82% Grenache, 5% each of Syrah and Mourvedre, and the rest Vaccarese and Counoise, all from the northern part of the appellation, aged in tank. Perfumed red fruits, rose petals, spice, and sappy, peppery garrigue all flow to a medium to full-bodied, seamless 2020 with silky tannins, wonderful balance, and a great finish..." - Jeb Dunnuck

Organically-Farmed. Laurent Charvin is regarded as one of the top wine-makers in Chateauneuf-du-Pape by Guy Julien, renowned owner of the restaurant Beaugravire in Mondragon, as well as other top sommeliers and wine writers in France, with a two-star rating by Revue du Vin de France. Until recently, Laurent was almost the only grower to continue to vinify traditionally, with whole-cluster fermentations. Now, others are following his lead. In addition to leaving the stems, Laurent's levage is uniquely undertaken in concrete tank - no barrel.

"The Charvins have owned their domaine since 1851. Laurent Charvin represents the sixth generation, but he was the first in the
family to estate-bottle the wine, which was previously sold off to ngociants. Charvin makes only one red Chteauneuf-du-Pape.
Thanks to its fermentation, aging in large concrete vats, and the light-hand in winemaking, this is consistently one of the purest and most perfumed expressions of the appellation. Due to the low-yielding and mostly old vines (50 years of age, on average), the wine never lacks depth... -Josh Raynolds, Vinous