The 2016 Chauvin Bordeaux Blend is a red wine from the renowned Saint Emilion sub-region in Bordeaux, France. This wine, produced by Château Chauvin, is a blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. It is cork-sealed and has an alcohol content of 14.0%.

The wine has garnered high praise from various professional reviewers. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated it 92 points, describing it as having "a meaty/savory nose of chargrill, black olives, sautéed herbs, and truffles" with a core of "baked plums and lifted black cherry compote." The review highlights the wine's "solid frame of rounded tannins" and notes a "long earthy finish" (LPB, 12/1/2018).

Vinous awarded the wine 93 points, noting its "powerful, tannic" nature and potential for aging. Antonio Galloni described it as "a powerful, tannic wine that needs time to soften" but praised its rich and extracted style, suggesting that "everything comes together beautifully in the glass." He also mentioned flavors such as "dark red cherry, plum, espresso, licorice, grilled herbs, and menthol" (1/1/2019).

James Suckling gave the wine an excellent 94 points, pointing to its "blackberry, blueberry, and floral aromas" and "tight and chewy tannins." He recommended drinking it in 2023 and called Château Chauvin "a château to watch in the future" (2/3/2019).

Jeb Dunnuck also rated the wine 92 points, emphasizing its "serious bouquet of blackberries and black cherries, scorched earth, graphite, and camphor." He described it as "rich, powerful, and concentrated," advising either early tasting or cellaring for 7-8 years (2/28/2019).

Decanter echoed Suckling's high praise, also awarding 94 points and calling it "one of the most impressive of the lineup." They noted its "tight firm tannins" and a "beautiful vibrant violet rim," suggesting good aging potential. The review mentioned the use of 60% new oak and a later-than-usual harvest period (10/6 to 10/20) (Decanter).

Lastly, Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider gave it 91 points, describing it as "soft and polished, with layers of sweet, ripe, juicy plums." He found it to be "medium-bodied, elegant, [and] easy to like," and highlighted its "sweet, red cherries and licorice" (9/21/2019).

Overall, the 2016 Chauvin Bordeaux Blend is a robust and complex wine with significant aging potential, offering a rich tapestry of flavors and aromas.