This wine gets 91 points from Robert Parker: "The Champauvins is a serious effort that could easily be mistaken for a Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Sweet black cherry fruit, seaweed wrapper, licorice, pepper and spice aromas are followed by a wine with a broad, savory mouthfeel, sweet tannin, and a long finish."
I've tried it on two occasions and was blown away both times. You need to decant it and let it breath for an hour before serving. A complex, delicious, superb wine IMO. I've decided to get a couple cases for the wine locker, and try one every six months to see how it is aging. I expect it to age incredibly well and to be one of the stars of my wine cellar in a few years.
As is obvious from the other posts, I search for wines that are very modestly priced. This wine, available for $16-18 at many wine shops, is priced somewhat higher than the other wines I have reviewed. (It's offered for $15.99 at my local wine shop -- Bottle Barn, Santa Rosa, CA). However, I think the quality-to-price ratio is excellent for a high-quality wine that you can cellar for 5 or more years (and enjoy for many more).
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