Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010 FRAPPATO with Amélie's fiancé Nicolas Faure

with Amélie's fiancé Nicolas Faure overseeing the vineyards

Viognier and Chardonnay

The nose is concentrated and reveals fresh fruit of raspberries and red currants

tangerines and stone

licorice and leather all run through Oddero's 2016 Barolo Villero

Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010 FRAPPATO with Amélie's fiancé Nicolas FaureOne 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