2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window Producer recommends ideal cellaring for 5–10 years after harvest and describes an aging arc of 30+ years.
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 2023
Sites Selected barrels from the Cœur de Vallée, Morlet Estate and Mon Chevalier estate vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and Darnajou French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Cuvée selection from organically and regeneratively farmed vineyards. Grapes were night-picked manually into small lugs and transported by refrigerated truck; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted with Le Trieur. Fermentation involved punch-downs and Gyrobox; maturation lasted 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), with one hour of decanting.
Tasting Notes Jeb Dunnuck, December 2025: red and black currants, spicy wood, floral incense and graphite; full-bodied and seamless, with depth, opulence and firm underlying tannins.
Critics Ratings 99
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window Producer recommends ideal cellaring for 5–10 years after harvest and describes an aging arc of 30+ years.
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 2022
Sites Selected barrels from the Cœur de Vallée, Morlet Estate and Mon Chevalier estate vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and Darnajou French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Cuvée selection from organically and sustainably farmed vineyards. Grapes were night-picked manually into small lugs and transported by refrigerated truck; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted with Le Trieur. Fermentation involved punch-downs and Gyrobox; maturation lasted 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), with one hour of decanting.
Tasting Notes Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, July 2025: blueberry compote, preserved plums, potpourri, mint tea, crushed rocks and cardamom; full-bodied with firm fine-grained tannins, tension and a long perfumed finish.
Critics Ratings 98
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window Producer recommends ideal cellaring for 5–10 years after harvest and describes an aging arc of 30+ years.
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September–October 2021
Sites Selected barrels from the Cœur de Vallée, Morlet Estate and Mon Chevalier estate vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and Darnajou French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Cuvée selection from organically and sustainably farmed vineyards. Grapes were night-picked manually into small lugs and transported by refrigerated truck; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted with Le Trieur. Fermentation involved punch-downs and Gyrobox; maturation lasted 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), with one hour of decanting.
Tasting Notes Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, February 2024: lavender, crushed rocks, underbrush, blackcurrants, redcurrants, mulberries and red roses; full-bodied, tense and multi-layered, with ripe tannins and a long perfumed finish.
Critics Ratings 100
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window Producer recommends ideal cellaring for 5–10 years after harvest and describes an aging arc of 30+ years.
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 2020
Sites Selected barrels from the Cœur de Vallée, Morlet Estate and Mon Chevalier estate vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and Darnajou French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Cuvée selection from organically and sustainably farmed vineyards. Grapes were night-picked manually into small lugs and transported by refrigerated truck; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted with Le Trieur. Fermentation involved punch-downs and Gyrobox; maturation lasted 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), with one hour of decanting.
Tasting Notes Joe Czerwinski, August 2024: ripe raspberries, dark chocolate, black cherries and gentle floral notes; supple and silky, with soft dusty tannins, freshness and a long elegant finish.
Critics Ratings 97
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window Producer recommends ideal cellaring for 5–10 years after harvest and describes an aging arc of 30+ years.
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September–October 2018
Sites Selected barrels from the Cœur de Vallée, Morlet Estate and Mon Chevalier estate vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and Darnajou French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Cuvée selection from organically and sustainably farmed vineyards. Grapes were night-picked manually into small lugs and transported by refrigerated truck; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted with Le Trieur. Fermentation involved punch-downs and Gyrobox; maturation lasted 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), with one hour of decanting.
Tasting Notes Jeb Dunnuck, January 2021: chocolate-covered blackcurrants, lavender, crushed violets, new leather, unsmoked tobacco and floral incense; full-bodied and layered, with ripe tannins and a long finish.
Critics Ratings 100
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window Producer recommends ideal cellaring for 5–10 years after harvest and describes an aging arc of 30+ years.
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September–October 2015
Sites Selected barrels from an Oakville Bench vineyard, Morlet Estate Vineyard and Mon Chevalier Estate Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and Darnajou French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Cuvée selection from organically and sustainably farmed vineyards. Grapes were night-picked manually into small lugs and transported by refrigerated truck; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted with Le Trieur. Fermentation involved punch-downs and Gyrobox; maturation lasted 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), with one hour of decanting.
Tasting Notes Doug Wilder, April 2018: licorice, mixed dark berries, mint, plum, blackberry, currant and spice; pure, sculpted and polished.
Critics Ratings 100
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2010 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window Producer recommends ideal cellaring for 5–10 years after harvest and describes an aging arc of 30+ years.
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September–October 2010
Sites Selected barrels from an Oakville Bench vineyard, Morlet Estate Vineyard and Mon Chevalier Estate Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and Darnajou French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Cuvée selection from organically and sustainably farmed vineyards. Grapes were night-picked manually into small lugs and transported by refrigerated truck; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted with Le Trieur. Fermentation involved punch-downs and Gyrobox; maturation lasted 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), with one hour of decanting.
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni, December 2012: dark cherries, plums, menthol, licorice and sweet spices; round and sumptuous, with balance and class.
Critics Ratings 97
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2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window Producer recommends ideal cellaring for 5–10 years after harvest and describes an aging arc of 30+ years.
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September–October 2007
Sites Selected barrels from an Oakville Bench vineyard, Morlet Estate Vineyard and Mon Chevalier Estate Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and Darnajou French-oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Cuvée selection from organically and sustainably farmed vineyards. Grapes were night-picked manually into small lugs and transported by refrigerated truck; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted with Le Trieur. Fermentation involved punch-downs and Gyrobox; maturation lasted 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), with one hour of decanting.
Tasting Notes Robert M. Parker Jr., February 2010: dense ruby-purple color, graphite, cassis, cedar and ink; full-bodied, powerful and dense, with substantial tannins and a velvety structure.
Critics Ratings 96
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