2006 Domaine Charvin Côtes du Rhône Rouge – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône (4/7/2009)
This only strut its stuff on the second day after opening. Cherries, kirsch and exotic spices on the slightly alcoholic nose. Sour and sweet cherries, kirsch, chocolate and good acidity on the fairly thick, rather balanced palate. Good persistence. Difficult to judge right after opening, clearly needs some bottle age to show its inherent quality. (89 pts.)