Based in Béziers in the South of France, Chavin is an innovative producer of wines with a focus on lighter, lower-alcohol and no-alcohol. Under the direction of Mathilde Boulachin, a native of Champagne with extensive experience in Sweden, the company is setting a serious bar in the world of non-alcoholic white and pink wines. This wine is a practically perfect example. Pale vieux-rose in hue with gentle effervescence, the wine displays strawberry, cherry and pomegranate fruit, with a hint of smoky yeast character. Medium-dry, the palate is mid-weight and well-defined, with bracing acidity, crunchy mousse texture and linearity across the mid-palate. Long and savoury on the finish, this is a no-alcohol wine that actually tastes like the real deal. The lightish style would be absolutely stunning paired with Beijing Chinese cuisine, especially where chicken or prawns form part of the dishes.
Excerpt Taken From: The Drinks Business
Author: Patrick Schmitt
