Château Chaubinet 2016 – Bordeaux’s Fruit-Forward Velvet

Tasting Notes

Cut the pretension—this Bordeaux delivers. A vivid ruby-red pour with a clean, fruity nose—think blackberries, currants, maybe that bit of roast coffee and liquorice teasing from the wood. On the palate? Rounded and supple with dark fruit, firm but smooth tannins, and a dusty, structured finish that sits comfy, not austere. 2016 was a legendary Bordeaux vintage—this bottle shows it, performing with swagger and approachable energy.

Meet the Winemaker

Château Chaubinet is the Bordeaux underdog rooted in Espiet, nurtured by the Fossat family for generations. They’re not about flash—they’re about honest, expressive red blends that echo their clay-limestone soils and respect for tradition.

Wine Specs

• Varietal(s): 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc 

• Vintage: 2016

• Region: Bordeaux AOC, Espiet, Aquitaine, France 

• Winemaking / Aging: Destemmed and crushed; fermented with selected yeasts at controlled temperatures for 2–3 weeks on skins for structure, aged in stainless steel and concrete (a modern-meets-traditional combo) 

• ABV: 13.0% 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 16–18 °C (just cold enough to show off your swagger)

Critic Reviews

• No scoring from big-name critics yet, but the vintage context says it all. 2016 Bordeaux is legendary—and this is a textbook example: fruit-forward, round, approachable, and absolutely ready to party.

Food Pairings

• Grilled lamb chops—this red structure and plush fruit scream for rich meat.

• Hearty mushroom stew—earthy companions for its depth and velvet edge.

• Semi-aged cheese plate—think Comté or aged cheddar riding the fruit and tannin wave.

Why You Need This Bottle

Because “boring Bordeaux” isn’t your vibe. Château Chaubinet 2016 walks the line between friendly fruit and structural backbone. It’s supple enough for chilling out but has enough backbone to assert itself at the table. All without ghosting your wallet—superior vintage energy at savage value.

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