Displays the extraction of the vintage without excess. Dark plum, boysenberry reduction, and fig paste flavors are framed by ample yet refined structure. The finish reveals terrific cut, with fruit held in reserve as loam and smoldering charcoal accents emerge. Everything is in place. Best...
Hints of woodsmoke and licorice accent the nose of the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, now showing slight evolution in its deep garnet color. Cigar box and cassis emerge with air. Full-bodied, plush, and supple — almost creamy in texture — the wine finishes long with pencil...
Gravel, smoke, graphite, savory herbs, tobacco, and iron mark the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon. Typical of the eastern sector of Oakville bordering Yountville, this wine brims with savory, feral character, while the dark blue/black fruit remains restrained. Defined by its vertical, insistent structure — a super-classic...
Wild notes of briary blackberry, red plum, and elderberry are complemented by rich earth and herbal nuances in the bouquet of the 2013 Ulysses, the second vintage from Christian Moueix’s Oakville project. Dense, juicy, and firmly structured on the palate, with balance and tension that...
Fabulous subtle aromas of black currants, violets, and lilacs with a hot stone undertone. Full-bodied and dense, showing wonderful energy and synergy, delivering a firm yet gentle tannin backbone and complex, seductive mouthfeel. Evolves beautifully in the glass. The second wine from this new estate,...