2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc
Region United States
Soil Clay and limestone
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date 16 May 2024
Production Details The 17th and final vintage; 100 cases produced. Matured for 20 months in 50% new French oak and released July 14, 2025.
Tasting Notes Dark cherry, chocolate, dried herbs, minerality and earthiness; silky entry, elegant tannins and a lingering finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date 11 May 2023
Production Details 100 cases produced. Matured for 20 months in 50% new French oak and released July 16, 2024.
Tasting Notes Dark cherry, leather, complex herbal notes, rose petals and minerality; earthiness, limestone-derived chewiness and an elegant profile
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2022
Production Details 100 cases produced. The rendered 2020 block states 20 months in 50% new French oak and a July 14, 2024 release; these details are retained verbatim despite the producer page’s anomalous chronology and duplicate “14th vintage” wording.
Tasting Notes Savory dark cherry, leather, complex herbal notes, pepper, mushrooms and minerality; smooth and lush
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2021
Production Details 100 cases produced. Matured for 20 months in 50% new French oak and released July 14, 2022.
Tasting Notes Dark cherry, leather, complex herbal notes, rose petals and minerality; earthy, with limestone-like chewiness
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2019
Production Details 100 cases produced. Matured for 20 months in French oak and released July 14, 2020.
Tasting Notes Dark red Bing cherry, dry herbs, plum and spice; savory, mineral and earthy, with elegant tannins
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc
Classification Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2019
Production Details 100 cases produced. Matured for 20 months in French oak and released July 14, 2020.
Tasting Notes Dark red Bing cherry, dry herbs, cardamom and spice; savory, mineral and earthy, with sublime elegant tannins
2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date June 2018
Production Details 145 cases produced. Matured for 20 months in French oak and released July 16, 2019.
Tasting Notes White chocolate, mixed berries, tobacco and earthy notes; energetic, seductive and elegant, with refined tannins and a long finish
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date June 2017
Production Details 150 cases produced. Matured for 20 months in French oak and released July 17, 2018.
Tasting Notes Blueberry, creaminess, oak and spice; rich, vibrant, energetic, seductive and elegant
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc
Classification Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Details 65% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak65%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2016
Production Details 145 cases produced. Matured for 22 months in French oak barrels, 65% new, and released July 11, 2017.
Tasting Notes Fresh flowers, bright cherry, cedar and marjoram spice; elegant entry and harmonious acidity and tannin
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2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc
Classification Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2015
Production Details 145 cases produced. Matured for 22 months in French oak barrels, 70% new, and released July 14, 2016.
Tasting Notes Cherry, pepper, minty fresh herbs and forest floor; round and crisp with firm, focused tannins and a slight leathery character
Food Pairing Rich fowl, including duck confit or salade Landaise
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2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Producer stated it could be enjoyed over the 20+ years following release
Classification Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2014
Production Details 145 cases produced. Matured for 20 months in 70% new French oak and released July 14, 2015.
Tasting Notes Bright cherry, plum and clear varietal expression; soft Merlot-led entry, Cabernet Franc structure, balance, length and sweet lingering tannins
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2010 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Producer stated it could be enjoyed over the 25+ years following release
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Barrel Size 59
Bottling Date July 2012
Production Details 140 cases of 750 ml produced. Matured for 20 months in 59-gallon barrels, 60% new oak, and released May 7, 2013.
Tasting Notes Licorice and spice; opulent and full-bodied, with superb purity, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins and crisp acidity
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2009 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Producer stated it could be enjoyed over the 25+ years following release
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Barrel Size 59
Bottling Date July 2010
Production Details 120 cases of 750 ml produced. Matured for 20 months in 59-gallon barrels, 75% new oak, and released May 1, 2012.
Tasting Notes Raspberry and cherry confiture, rock, licorice, fennel and subtle wood; dense and rich, with vibrancy and integrated tannins
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2008 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Barrel Size 59
Bottling Date July 2010
Production Details 150 cases of 750 ml produced. Matured for 20 months in 59-gallon barrels, 75% new oak, and released on Bastille Day 2011.
Tasting Notes Crushed rocks, ripe black cherry, chocolate, cloves and tobacco; fluid and seamless, with balance and integrated tannins
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2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Producer recommended drinking or holding, with maturity over at least 10 years
Region United States
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Barrel Size 59
Bottling Date July 2009
Production Details 175 cases of 750 ml produced. Matured for 20 months in 59-gallon barrels, 75% new oak, and released on Bastille Day 2010.
Tasting Notes Black fruits, cassis and graphite; full-bodied, refined and seductive, with complexity and a spicy finish
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2006 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc
Region United States
Soil Limestone and clay
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel fermented
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2008
Production Details Inaugural vintage; 100 cases produced. Matured for 19 months in 75% new French oak and released on Bastille Day 2009.
Tasting Notes Crushed minerals, new saddle leather and bright cherry; medium-bodied and earthy, with a round supple texture, spice and good purity
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