Climax, Chiroubles, Chateau de Javernand, 2019

GENERAL INFORMATION

Estate / Producer / Brand: Chateau de Javernand

Region: Beaujolais, France

Appellation: AOC Chiroubles (Beaujolais Cru)

Type: Dry red wine, non-sparkling

Vintage: 2019

Date of Tasting: January 2023

Type of viticulture: Reasoned agriculture

Grapes used: 100% Gamay

Vintage Blend: 100% grapes from the 2019 harvest

Winemaking details: Hand-harvested, semi-carbonic maceration

Aging: 12 months in oak barrels

Sugar level: low

Sulphites: contains sulphites

APPEARANCE

  • Colour = Ruby
  • Intensity = Deep

NOSE

  • Intensity = Medium+
  • Aromas Characteristics = Primary + Secondary + little Tertiary
  • Aromas = 

PALATE

  • Sweetness = Dry
  • Acidity = Medium+
  • Tannins = Medium (ripe and well-integrated)
  • Alcohol = Medium (14%)
  • Body = Medium+
  • Flavour Intensity = Medium+
  • Flavour Characteristics = Primary + Secondary + little Tertiary
  • Flavour details =
  • Other = Tannins are more pronounced than other regular wines from Beaujolais Cru
  • Finish = Long

GENERAL ASSESSMENT (1)

  • Overall Quality = Very Very Good
  • Bottle Aging =
    • Can be kept at around 8°C for up to 6-8 years
    • Will not gain complexity from aging
  • Retail Price = 15 euros for a 75cl individual bottle (France retail price, incl. taxes)
  • Value for Money = Top-notch
  • Comparison with same price competition = Top-notch
  • Suitability for Diabetics = suitable
  • Service Temperature = around 14°C
  • Suggested Food & Wine Pairing = grilled white meat, grilled red meat,
  • Comments = This is probably one of the best expression of the Chiroubles Cru that I have tasted so far. This wine offers an incredibly great value for money. Elegant and expressive nose and palate coupled with a long and complex finish. At this price, this is for me a hidden treasure of the Beaujolais.
  • Final Grade = A-

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(1)GENERAL ASSESSMENT GUIDE

Please note that although all efforts have been made to be as objective as possible, the general assessment inherently involves a degree of subjectivity based on a personal evaluation of the wine.

  • Overall Quality scale
    • Poor < Acceptable < Good < Very Good < Outstanding
  • Bottle Aging
    • Will it beneficiate from additional aging?
  • Retail Price
    • Usually the retail price for one bottle including taxes
  • Value for Money
    • Quality offered compared to the price paid
  • Comparison with same price competition
    • where does it stand compared to average competition of the same price range
  • Suitability for Diabetics
    • Evaluation of the level of final sugar for early stages diabetics
  • Comments
    • Any additional elements worth noting
  • Final Grade Scale
    • A++ = Out of the Charts Wine (Stellar, Hors Classe, Fuori Classe)
    • A+ = Outstanding Wine
    • A = Great Wine
    • A- = Very Very Good
    • B+ = Very Good
    • B = Good
    • B- = Noteworthy
    • C+ = Acceptable
    • C = Poor
    • F = The worst grade of this scale

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