Expressive, with loam, tobacco, and singed alder notes leading, followed by plum, blackberry, and black currant preserves. Dense yet fresh, with loamy nuances swirling through the finish. Best from 2022 through 2035. 800 cases made. – James Molesworth ...
The 2012 Ulysses (800 cases) is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance Bordeaux varietals. Structured and dense purple in color, displaying cedar, crème de cassis, licorice, and graphite. Full-bodied, rich, and backward yet pure and precise, reminiscent of Pontet-Canet in its balance of density and...
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is the first commercial release from Christian Moueix’s Oakville property. Sensual and alluring, yet with striking depth, it offers layers of sweet red cherry, raspberry jam, and wildflowers. A sexy, expressive Cabernet with remarkable depth for an uneven vintage. Sweet floral...
Tasted by Jonathan Cristaldi (at Ulysses, Oakville, Napa Valley, 06 May 2024). Drinking Window: 2024–2030. The 2012 Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon shows how quickly Christian Moueix refined this historic Oakville benchland site—long prized since its days as part of the Charles Hopper Ranch—after acquiring it in...
Subtle aromas of crushed berries and tile, with hints of mushrooms and dust. Full to medium-bodied with powdery tannins and a graceful mouthfeel. Bright acidity brings enticing freshness to this gentle, ethereal red. The first vintage of the new wine from the owners of Dominus,...