Domaine Charvin, Cotes du Rhone, rouge 2013 (1.5L) Piedmont perhaps the best I have

perhaps the best I have come across

and eight investors

resulting in more ethereal (but not light) Pinots that are less burdened down by tannin in their youth

it is close to its peak of development

black currants and violets

Domaine Charvin, Cotes du Rhone, rouge 2013 (1.5L) Piedmont perhaps the best I haveReceived in Original Carton Laurent Charvin has only 10 ha of Chateauneuf du Pape. Until recently, Laurent was almost the only grower to still vinify traditionally, with whole cluster fermentations. Now others are beginning to copy him. In addition to leaving the stems, Laurents levage is uniquely in concrete tank, no barrel. Laurent is regarded as one of the top wine makers in the appellation by Guy Julien, famous owner of the restaurant Beaugraviere