Retour Château Chauvin - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Red - 2016
COUNTRY/REGION: Bordeaux
DESIGNATION: AOP Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2016
GRAPE VARIETY: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet-Franc, 5% Cabernet-Sauvignon
ALCOHOL: 14 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright red.
Nose Distinguished and mature with beautiful fruity flavours.
Palate A complex and concentrated wine, showing refined, silky tannins and remarkable freshness and tension on the palate.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Duck aiguillettes with honey, roast prime rib of beef, filet mignon of lamb in a salt crust
Cellar ageing From now until 2035
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Château Chauvin is one of the most consistently impressive estates in the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé. Since its acquisition by Sylvie Cazes in 2014, the property has entered a new era—combining technical precision with a refined, elegant style that continues to elevate its reputation.
Wine Born from a great, classically styled vintage, the 2016 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Red stands out for its dense, silky texture and ripe, juicy tannins. Toasty, smoky nuances blend seamlessly with elegant dark fruit aromas, all wrapped in a smooth, seductive structure that reflects its proximity to the Pomerol plateau. A beautifully crafted Bordeaux, ready to enjoy now. Rated 92/100 by Parker.
Vinification Hand harvested from 6 to 17 October (merlot), 17 and 18 October (cabernet-franc) and 20 October (cabernet-sauvignon). Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, malolactic fermentation in barrels. Wine is left to ferment for 20 to 30 days. Aged for 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels (60% new barrels).
AWARDS
AWARDS Château rated 2 stars in the 2025 Bettane+Desseauve Guide
B+D Guide: 93-94/100
Robert Parker: 92/100
James Suckling: 92-93/100