Morlet Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet
| Vintage: | 2016 |
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| Description: | Winemaker NotesDark and deep with a hue of deep bright ruby red. Intense and complex bouquet of red cherry and blackberry intermixed with notes of minerals (graphite, wet river rocks), licorice, fresh blond tobacco and a hint of fresh blackcurrant. Full bodied, the palate is reminiscent of the nose, with a richly tannic yet round frame and with an outstanding finesse. The tannins from both bench and foothill locations create a harmonious ensemble, leading to a long, seamless and elegant finish. Built to age for decades, this collectible wine will open up after a few years of cellaring and is particularly representative of this special side of St. Helena. Morlet Estate features the interaction of the loamy, well drained and rocky volcanic soil, the typical sunny mountain climate and the low-interventionistic Morlet winemaking approach.Critical AcclaimJeb Dunnuck - 97ptsThe 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Morlet Estate comes from a vineyard just outside of Saint Helena and it's always a more structured, masculine wine compared to the Passionnement release. Opulent notes of black fruits, chocolate, smoked earth, and some obvious minerality all emerge from this full-bodied, structured, big-boned Cabernet Sauvignon that's going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 2-3 decades.Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 96ptsComposed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux cuttings, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Morlet Estate features bold notions of crème de cassis, mocha, Black Forest cake and hoisin with hints of chargrill, sautÊed herbs and truffles. While generously fruited and full-bodied, the palate reveals beautiful elegance and bags of finesse, displaying super ripe, grainy tannins with great freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced. |
| Price: | $ 249.99 |
| 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.
