{"product_id":"chateau-chauvin-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2014","title":"Château Chauvin Saint-Émilion 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint-Émilion Grand Cru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20% Cabernet Franc \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Bordeaux \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESTATE HISTORY \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Chauvin has roots in Saint-Émilion dating back to the 1500s, originally starting as part of the massive Corbin seigneurial empire before eventually being sold under the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Figeac-Chauvin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ondet Era (1891–2014):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The modern footprint began when Victor Ondet purchased the core property. It was awarded Grand Cru Classé status in the initial 1955 classification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2014 Transition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In May 2014, direct descendants Marie-France and Béatrice Ondet sold the property to Sylvie Cazes and her children. Cazes instantly kicked off an intensive restructuring program, modernizing the technical installations and redesigning the label to feature Cupid straddling a lion (the historic emblem of Saint-Émilion). The 2014 vintage was also the very first to introduce a second wine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolie de Chauvin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, enabling a much stricter, higher-quality selection for the grand vin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTERROIR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate spans roughly 15 contiguous hectares situated in the northwestern part of Saint-Émilion. Its location is highly prestigious, sitting right on the Pomerol border close to legendary neighbors like Château Cheval Blanc and Château La Dominique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoils:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A classic Right Bank mosaic of sandy-clay soils atop a subsoil dense with iron dross (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrasse de fer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), supplemented by areas of light gravel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopography \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The single-block vineyard peaks at an altitude of 43 meters. The sand and gravel structure allows for low water retention capacity and rapid drainage. This prompts the vines to experience mild hydric stress during dry summer spells, driving optimal, accelerated grape ripening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard is predominantly planted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerlot (around 75%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rounded out by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a tiny fraction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVine Age \u0026amp; Density:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In 2014, the average vine age was approximately 28 to 30 years, with over a third of the vineyard boasting old vines exceeding 35 years of age. Planting density ranges from older parcels at 6,500 vines\/ha to newer, dense plots at 8,600 vines\/ha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest 2014:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2014 growing season wrapped up with an exceptional Indian summer, allowing the team to pick at leisure between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 24 and October 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Every plot was hand-harvested and subjected to rigorous double-sorting to ensure only pristine fruit made the cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vinification approach focuses on precision, preserving freshness, and drawing out a more delicate, supple structure than the estate's historical norm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vinified plot-by-plot in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats ranging from 50 to 70 hectoliters to perfectly isolate individual parcels. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2014 vintage was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels using a conservative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% to 50% new oak regime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (with the balance in one-year-old barrels) to prevent wood extraction from overwhelming the red fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING \u0026amp; FOOD PAIRINGS \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow in its prime drinking window through 2030–2035, the wine shows a deep ruby-purple color with a softening rim. The highly aromatic nose reveals dried strawberries, plum, blackcurrant, and violets, layered with black tea and forest floor. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and fresh, featuring tannins that have softened into a silky, supple texture, all leading to a bright, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage pairs exceptionally well with rich meats like roasted duck breast, duck confit, or ribeye steak Bordelaise. It also complements game and poultry dishes such as braised venison or a rich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoq au Vin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For vegetarian options, look to earthy profiles like wild mushroom risotto or truffle-infused dishes, and round out a meal with firm, aged cheeses like a 12 to 18-month Comté or Beaufort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant for 45 to 60 minutes and serve at 60°F (15.5°C) to keep the fruit profile vibrant and expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Atelier","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43785126019131,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/0084\/1531\/files\/FullSizeRender_4af0bc53-9a17-4eac-945b-b19133ec06df.jpg?v=1784003874","url":"https:\/\/grandcruatelier.com\/products\/chateau-chauvin-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2014","provider":"Grand Cru Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}