Daou Vineyards 'Patrimony' Caves des Lions Red Blend
| Vintage: | 2018 |
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| Description: | Winemaker NotesInk Purple in color, this wine that comes from the homes of Daniel and Georges Daou, provides the deepest expression of a marriage between Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. At the first sip, the density of this wine strikes you as something ethereal. On the nose, you are mesmerized with scents of rose petals, cigar box, blackberry Jam, Dark cherries, hibiscus, stone fruit, vanilla and dark chocolate. The tannins are soft and supple with an underlying power that spells elegance throughout the entire tasting experience. The middle palate is balanced and delivers a smooth transition between the attack and the finish. The finish won't stop while keeping the wine fresh and vibrant.Critical AcclaimTasting Panel - 100ptsEarthy scents of truffle and licorice tempt the palate, encouraging further investigation. Mint coats a deep, rich blackberry core. Black-tea and dark-chocolate tannins wrap around the tongue as crushed stone intertwines with dried heather, creating a chalky sensation. This blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cab Franc is almost more Bordeaux-like than Pasoâ"but it's arguably more Paso than any other wine in the world.Jeb Dunnuck - 98ptsFrom vines around the winemaker's house, the 2018 Patrimony Caves Des Lions is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc that will see 28 months in new French oak. Lots of smoke tobacco, blackcurrants, chocolate, damp earth, vanilla bean, and Asian spices dominate the bouquet, and it has a pure, already complex style aromatically. Rich, full-bodied, and gorgeously textured on the palate, it's another winner that's going to drink nicely right out of the gate yet also evolve for 15+ years.James Suckling - 96ptsExtremely perfumed and bright with blackberry and blueberry character. Some dried tobacco, too. Full-bodied, tight and focused with savory flavor. Soft, fine tannins. Seaweed and soya to the dark-fruit flavors. Ripe fruit in the center palate. Drinkable now, but better in three or four years with bottle age. 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% cabernet franc. |
| Price: | $ 239.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Potomac Wines and Spirits
| Address: |
3100 M Street NW Washington, DC 20007T United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 800-333-2829 |
| Fax: | 202-625-1180 |
First added to 1000 Corks on August 17, 2024.
