Château Chauvin 2019

The elegance and freshness of a complex and generous Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

The estate
It was in 2014 that Sylvie Cazes and her children acquired Château Chauvin. Continuing the work carried out by the Ondet family, the Cazes family has devoted all their energy and winemaking experience to this Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion. Since the 2014 vintage, Château Chavin has been adorned with a new label, inspired by the one issued in 1929, whose design won over Sylvie Cazes. Cupid, the god of Love, is depicted carrying a banner featuring the emblematic Saint-Émilion lion. This label thus pays tribute to the symbolism of the Château Chauvin terminology, meaning "to be in love with one's land".

The vineyard
The Château Chauvin vineyard is located to the northwest of the commune of Saint-Émilion. The estate enjoys an exceptional location between Château Cheval Blanc and the Butte de Roi. The vineyard covers an area of 15 hectares of vines averaging 30 years old, planted on sandy-clay soils with a significant presence of iron pan over clay subsoils. The Château Chauvin vineyard is certified HVE level 3 (Haute Valeur Environnementale).

The vintage
A superb year for the estate, the 2019 vintage of Château Chauvin perfectly illustrates the true rebirth of the domaine while highlighting the singular character of its terroir. After a mild winter, the cool and wet spring led to a slowdown of the phenological cycle. It was at the end of June that summer arrived with high temperatures. Thanks to Château Chavin's clay terroir, the vine did not suffer from water stress. In September, the thermal amplitudes between night and day allowed for perfect ripening with beautiful sugar concentrations, great phenolic richness, and good tannic potential.

Vinification and aging
Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 2 to 5 days at around 8°C. Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation in barrels. Maceration for 20 to 30 days. Gentle and slow extraction. Aging for 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels (60% new).

Blend
Merlot (70%), Cabernet Franc (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Chauvin 2019

Tasting

This wine impresses with the freshness of its fruit and its great elegance. The significant presence of Cabernet Franc brings beautiful complexity. Merlot expresses itself generously. Combining finesse and richness, this very fine 2019 vintage will seduce lovers of great Saint-Émilion red wines with its balance.