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Dominus 2014 Dominus Estate Napa Valley

Art.Nr.:: 10101704
Lieferzeit:: 2-5 Werktage (Ausland abweichend)
Lagerbestand:: Stück
Inhalt in Liter:: 0.75
Ursprungsland:: USA
Region:: Napa Valley
Lage:: Yountville
Rebsorte(n):: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon | 7% Petit Verdot | 7% Cabernet Franc
Parker Punkte:: 97
James Suckling:: 98
Vinous:: 96+
Alkoholgehalt in Vol.%:: 14.5
Allergene:: enthält Sulfite
Herstelleradresse / Inverkehrbringer:: Jean-Pierre MOUEIX 54. quai du Priourat BP 129 33502 Libourne CEDEX

289,00 EUR
385,33 EUR pro l

385,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Beschreibung

Beschreibung

James Suckling beschreibt den Dominus Napa Valley 2014 am 27. Januar 2017:

Fabulous purity and clarity of fruit. Black currants, blackberries and violets. Full body, big soft tannins and a chocolate, hazelnut and dark fruit character. Some hot stones too. Ripe, velvety and fruity finish. Better in 2020 but delicious to drink now. Wonderful Dominus.

Robert M. Parker Jr. beschreibt den Dominus Napa Valley 2014 im Oktober 2016:

The 2014s. where the production of Napanook was only 2.200 cases and Dominus slightly more than the 2015 at 4.000 cases. was another early harvest. although somewhat later than 2015. The 2014 Dominus. which is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon. 7% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot really struts its stuff. Moueix’s belief in dry farming seems to be paying off with stronger and stronger vintages, each successive year, and the 2014 is a sexy, opulent, layered, multidimensional wine with notes of red and blackcurrant, cedar wood, tobacco leaf, spice box and licorice. The color is a dense plum/ruby/purple, much like the Napanook. This is a beauty that is already drinking gorgeously – as most 2014s are – and will continue to evolve for 25 or so years.

96+ Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den Dominus 2014 Dominus Estate Napa Valley

96+ Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den Dominus 2014 Dominus Estate Napa Valley

The 2014 Dominus is endowed with tons of depth, power and muscle. Black cherry, plum, smoke, menthol, licorice, chocolate, dried herbs and dark spices are all pushed forward. Deep, pliant and exquisitely layered, the 2014 possesses tons of concentration and mid-palate depth. Like so many wines in this vintage, the 2014 comes across as a hybrid of 2013 and 2012. I very much like the energy and focus in this wine. This is a fabulous wine in every way. With time in the glass, the flavors gain in brightness and focus. There is certainly much to look forward to.

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Philip Togni 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Antonio Galloni beschreibt den Philip Togni 2014 Cabernet Sauvvignon EstateDezember 2016 wie folgt:

Togni's 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is quite dark and powerful. but also very much medium in body. Graphite. smoke, savory herbs, mint, leather and a core of inky dark red and purplish fruit infuse this deep, beautifully layered Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2014 is a wine built on energy and aromatics that won't hit its stride until at least age ten.

03.07.2024 Joe Czerwinski:

Togni's 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, verkostet als 10-Jahres-Jubiläumsedition im Weingut, zeigt erste Reife mit komplexen Noten von Erde, Cassis, Mokka, Tabak, Zigarrenkiste und Vanille. Der Wein ist mittel- bis vollmundig, gleichzeitig fest und seidig, mit einem reifen, anhaltenden Abgang. Robert Parker bewertete diesen Wein bei seiner Veröffentlichung mit 94+ Punkten und bezeichnete ihn als einen der zugänglichsten Cabernets von Togni. Ich habe Jahrgänge von Philip Togni bis in die Mitte der 1980er Jahre und sie sind wahrhaft langlebige Klassiker des Napa Valley. Einer der besten Napa Cabernets, die ich je verkostet habe, war der 1969 Chappellet, den Togni bei Chappellet gemacht hat. Seine Weine bestehen die Zeitprobe, sind aber in ihrer Jugend manchmal etwas unzugänglich.

149,00 EUR
198,67 EUR pro l

Othello Napa Valley red 2013 Dominus Estate

Othello Napa Valley red 2013 Othello Wine Cellar

Der Othello 2013 Napa Valley ist der Einstieg in die Welt der Dominus - Weine. Er ist so etwas wie der "Le Volte" bei Ornellaia. Ein Drittwein der schon einiges von seinen grösseren Brüdern verrät und so manches gemeinsam hat. Der Othello ist noch relativ jung auf dem Internationalen Markt. der Othello wird seit dem Jahrgang 2006 produziert. ursprünglich auf dem Asiatischen Markt vermarktet. wird er nun auch bei uns viel Freude bereiten. Der 2012er Othello ist der erste Jahrgang der auch auf dem Euroäischen Markt verfügbar ist. Und nun folgt ein richtiger Kracherjahrgang mit dem 2013er Othello auf den Markt. Er geizt nicht mit seinen Reizen. Wie im Bordeaux auch verwendet Christian Moueix die klassischen Bordeauxrebsorten in dieser Blend. sehr viel Cabernet Sauvignon mit etwas Petit Verdot und Cabernet Franc verleihen dem Othello 2013 aus dem Napa Valley viel dunkle Fruchtaromatik und eine gute Portion Schokolade. Tabak und zeicht röstige Noten. Am Gaumen setzt sich der volle Geschmack des Othello fort. die Tannine sind von hoher Qualität und sind sanft und dennoch lang strukturiert. Sie sollten diesen Wein unbedingt einmal probieren um zu wissen. warum alles so von den Dominusweinen schwärmen.

den 2013er Othello Napa Valley von Dominus beschreibt James Suckling wie folgt:

This is a pretty third wine of Dominus. showing freshness and richness at the same time. Full-bodied. juicy and rich with plenty of blackberry and currant character. Delicious now but even better in 2019.

48,90 EUR
65,20 EUR pro l

Cardinale 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Proprietary Red Wine

VORVERKAUF - Auslieferung gerne im ersten Halbjahr 2023 nach Absprache
(Ihre Bestellung vorausgesetzt)

Der Cardinale ist ein Napa Valley Rotwein der zum Imperium der Jackson Familie zählt. Das besondere ist. dass das Weingut Cardinale zwar als Gebäude im Oakville District beheimatet ist. bei der Frucht für den späteren Top Wein Cardinale aber verschiedenen Weinberge genutzt werden. Die Weinberge verteilen sich in den besten Appelationen des Nap Valley: Diamond Mountain District. Mount Veeder. Stags Leap. Howell Mountain. St. Helena. Spring Mountain District. Für den Cardinale 2014 Proprietary Red Wine verwendet der begnadete Christopher Carpenter aus 11 verschiedenen Weinbergen Cabernet Sauvignon des Napa Valley welche dann 88% der finalen Blend repräsentieren. Und aus den Weinbergen des Howell Mountain Districts stammen 12% Merlot in der Blend für den Cardinale 2014. Der Ausbau erfolgt über 19 Monate in 100% französischem Holz. der Neuholzanteil beträgt 94%. Die Abfüllung erfolgt ungeschönt und unfiltriert.

Robert Parker beschreibt am 28. Oktober 2016 den Cardinale 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wie folgt:
A magnificent wine made the by the brilliant winemaker Chris Carpenter. who also works for the Kendall-Jackson empire at Lakoya and a handful of other estates. this blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot is sourced from multiple vineyards owned by the Jacksons. from Veeder Peak to Spring Mountain to Howell Mountain. In 2014. it reminded me of a great vintage of Pontet-Canet from Pauillac. but slightly bigger than life. The inky purple color. the stunning nose of cedar wood. unsmoked cigar tobacco. graphite. crème de cassis and subtle new oak is followed by a multi-layered. profoundly concentrated. large-scaled wine with sensational levels of blackcurrant fruit moving toward blackberries. A wine of great intensity. silky tannins and adequate acidity. this is clearly one of the great. great wines of the vintage. and another tour de force in winemaking from Carpenter. It is a 15- to 20- year wine. but the window for drinking its is probably that big as well.

VORVERKAUF - Auslieferung gerne im ersten Halbjahr 2023 nach Absprache
(Ihre Bestellung vorausgesetzt)

275,00 EUR
366,67 EUR pro l

Dominus Estate 2013 Dominus Napa Valley Christian Moueix

Dominus 2013 Dominus Estate Napa Valley

Beschreibung für den Dominus 2013

Dominus 2013 captures the deep character of the Napanook Vineyard. and unfolds with magnificent dimension. Blue and purple fruit. violets and earth unite in a wine whose
aging potential is unlimited.
“In Napa. the 2013 vintage is. for me. the vintage of a lifetime.” - Christian Moueix

2 0 1 3 D O M I N U S Napa Valley
2013 was characterized by a very dry spring and a consistently warm summer/early fall. Only 6.4 inches of rainfall were recorded from January to June (versus 17.7 inches average).
Low reserves of soil water limited vine growth. While average temperatures remained warm throughout spring and summer. no heat spikes were recorded in July. August or September.
In terms of thermal time (growing degree days). the season was 18 days ahead of the norm at the beginning of harvest (September 10).
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 89%. Petit Verdot: 7%. Cabernet Franc: 4%

Antonio Galloni für Vinous im Oktober 2015:

The 2013 Dominus overwhelms all the senses with its magnificent overall balance and towering intensity. Deep and nearly impenetrable in the glass. the 2013 boasts off the charts dry extract and overall power. Violets. smoke. black cherries. menthol. incense. crème de cassis and dark spices are some of the many signatures that take shape in the glass. Even better in bottle than it was in barrel. the 2013 is utterly magnificent. This is a remarkably vivid. nuanced wine considering its sheer size.

James Suckling beschreibt ihn am 13. September 2016 wie folgt:

The aromas to this are multidimensional and fascinating with black truffles. bark. cloves. black currants. citrus. and even ginseng. Full-bodied. yet reserved and austere with chewy and powerful tannins that remain polished and refined. The flavors are more umami and savory. Then there are forest fruits and blood-orange undertones. The wine goes on for minutes. A wine to age for a lifetime. It's an experience to taste this. A new classic showing its history and tradition as a source of the greatest wines ever from Napa. A wine to enjoy forever.

Robert M. Parker Jr. 30. Oktober 2015:

The 2013 Dominus is. to my way of thinking. one of the most profound wines Christian Moueix has yet made in his rather brilliant winemaking history. both in France and in Napa Valley. This wine. with very low yields of only 3.500 cases and a final blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon. 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. offers up notes of cedar wood. forest floor. loamy soil and oodles of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit. Very opaque purple in color. super-pure and intense. this wine has low acidity. but ripe. noticeable tannins. This is a 30- to 40-year wine and a profound effort from this famous vineyard in Yountville. Drink it over the next 40+ years.

660,00 EUR
880,00 EUR pro l

Dieses Produkt ist z.B. kompatibel zu:

Ulysses 2016 Napa Valley by Christian Moueix

Auch wenige Exemplare als Magnumflasche verfügbar!

Ulysses - Das neue Projekt von dem Macher des Dominus Estate.

Christian Moueix hat Ulysses 2008 erworben und führt es nun stetig weiter an die Spitze des Napa Valley. Man kann den Ulysses als Bruder des Dominus sehen. Eine Cabernet Sauvignon dominierte Blend mit kleinen Anteilen von Cabernet Franc und Petit Verdot.

James Suckling beschreibt den Ulysses 2016 wie folgt:

Aromas of sweet berries, fresh herbs, currant bush and licorice. Terracotta. Full body, layered and soft, velvety and focused tannins. Breathtaking texture. The focus ad polished is phenomenal. Harmonious. Enticing. Fascinating and thoughtful. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and petit verdot. Drink or hold.

Lisa Parrotti Brown beschreibt den Ulysses 2016 wie folgt:

Very deep purple-black in color, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon leaps from the glass with exuberant notes of cassis, black cherries and blackberries with touches of bay leaves, lavender, rose hip tea and pencil shavings plus a waft of spice box developing with time. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a well-sustained mid-palate of youthful black fruit, a rock-solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness lifting the perfumed fruit to a long, lively finish.

98+ Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den Ulysses 2016 Napa Valley

Antonio Galloni beschreibt den Ulysses 2016 wie folgt:

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is fabulous. Bright, powerful and pulsing with energy, the 2016 possesses stunning textural depth allied to a real sense of drive. Black cherry, tobacco, menthol, sage and licorice give this Cabernet from southern Oakville much of its distinctive personality. In this tasting, the 2016 Ulysses simply towers with pedigree and character. I loved it. Although the track record is short. the 2016 is the finest wine Christian Moueix and Tod Mostero have made at Ulysses.

Auch wenige Exemplare als Magnumflasche verfügbar!

ab 175,00 EUR
233,33 EUR pro l

Domius Napa Valley 2018 Dominus Estate Yountville

Dominus 2018 Napa Valley Dominus Estate

Den Dominus 2018 erhalten Sie in der Kollektion zu einem vergünstigten Preis - >>
Jetzt 25% sparen.

Platz 1 der TOP 100 Liste des Winespectator für das Jahr 2021
WINE OF THE YEAR

97 Punkte vom Wine Spectator für den

James Molesworth im Oktober 2021:
BEST EVER für den Winespectator - kein Wein des Dominus Estate wurde je höher bewertet.

This is tightly packed, with sleek, pure, driven notes of cassis, plum reduction and blackberry puree allied to an iron spine, while subtle alder, juniper, sweet bay leaf and tobacco notes peek in throughout. Very fine-grained, but impressively sturdy in feel, with a long, lingering note of iron piercing the finish. For the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2040. 4,000 cases made.

James Suckling beschreibt den Dominus Napa Valley 2018 im Mai 2021:

This is incredible on the nose, offering hot stones, blackcurrants, iodine and wet earth. Full-bodied with a tight center palate, then it opens with a tannin structure that is weightless and spreads across the palate. Totally integrated on the palate. This is a magic-carpet wine. Really incredible. One of the reference points for the vintage. Drinkable now and please try a bottle, but it’s one for the cellar.

Lisa Perrotti Brown beschreibt den Dominus 2018 im Februar 2021:

Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Dominus slowly emerges from the glass with profound notes of blackcurrant cordial, ripe black plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with hints of violets, star anise, cracked black pepper, raspberry leaves and pencil lead, plus a touch of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers impactful black fruit layers, creating a beguiling sense of richness that is beautifully countered by invigorating freshness and great poise, framed by super ripe, plush tannins and beautiful tension, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note and, finally, lots of mineral sparks. For all that it is at the moment, one cannot help but feel that this 2018 is holding something back. Give it a good five years in bottle, at least, and then get set for what I suspect will be a mind-blowing transformation over the next 30 years+.

98 Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den

Antonio Galloni im Januar 2022:

The 2018 Dominus has really shut down over the last year. I underestimated its imposing structure and density, both of which are on fully display today. The 2018 is a potent Dominus endowed with superb depth and tons of vertical explosive energy allied to a feeling of elegance that becomes increasingly apparent over time. Dark fruit, spice and a whole range of earthy, savory notes add layers of complexity. Superb.

Jeb Dunnuck im Januar 2021:

The flagship 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot brought up in 40% new French oak. With an essence of Cabernet-like character in its darker currants, green tobacco, cedar, graphite, and floral aromas and flavors, this gorgeous wine is full-bodied and has bright yet integrated acidity, polished tannins, and a great, great finish. It’s just gorgeously put together and a magical, flawless wine. It's going to take a decade to hit maturity but will evolve for 40-50 years in cold cellars. It is as good as it gets in classic, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon!

449,00 EUR
598,67 EUR pro l

Dominus 2019 Napa Valley Dominus Estate

Den Dominus bewertet James Molesworth wie folgt:

A loaded wine, though reserved in style, with waves of dense cassis, plum reduction and blackberry preserves moving through authoritatively, while sweet bay leaf, warm loam and tobacco accents fill in the background. The long cast iron spine is deeply buried in the fruit, and this has superior cut and drive. Built for serious cellaring, too. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2040. 3,500 cases made.

Den Dominus 2019 beschreibt James Suckling im März 2022 wie folgt:

Lots of crushed stone, lead pencil and licorice aromas that are extremely aromatic and bright. Black cherries, cloves and purple fruit, too. Full body and a round and ripe center-palate with a juicy interior. It opens at the end with a savory and juicy finish. Layered and beautiful. Drinkable now, but better in three or four years.

Den Dominus 2019 beschreibt Joe Czerwinski im Mai 2022 wie folgt:

The 2019 Dominus is blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new French oak. Impressively dark-hued in the glass, it yields scents of cherries and cassis on the nose—or is it black cherries and redcurrants? Subtle notes of mocha, pencil shavings and almost Graves-like earthiness wind through the concentrated, medium to full-bodied palate, giving it a sense of savory gravitas, while the finish is silky and long, leaving a lingering residue of soft tannins and mouthwatering freshness.

98+ Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den Dominus 2019 Napa Valley Dominus Estate

98+ Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den Dominus 2019 Napa Valley Dominus Estate

Den Dominus 2019 bewertet Antonio Galloni im Oktober 2022:

96 Punkte bei Jeb Dunnuck für den Dominus 2019 Napa Valley Dominus Estate

Den Dominus 2019 beschreibt Jeb Dunnuck im Februar 2023:

From a slightly more challenging year for this estate due to the heavy springtime rains, the 2019 Dominus is a classic blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc from this team brought up in a mix of new and used barrels. It offers a more ruby/plum and borderline opaque hue as well as a great nose of ripe currants, tobacco leaf, chocolate, and a touch of loamy earth. This round, supple, medium to full-bodied effort has soft tannins, terrific balance, and a great finish. It's not going to match the all-time greats here, but it’s a charming, endearing Cabernet that will offer incredible pleasure with just 3-5 years of bottle age and drink well for 20+ years or more.

379,00 EUR
505,33 EUR pro l

Dominus 2013 Dominus Estate Napa Valley

660,00 EUR
880,00 EUR pro l

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Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Les Chemins d Avize Grand Cru Extra Brut 2014

Champagne Larmandier-Bernier 2014 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize - BIO

BIO

Zarte florale Aromen und eine einzigartige mineralische Dichte

Dieser großartige Champagner stammt ausschließlich von zwei Grand Cru-Lagen im Herzen des Dorfes Avize an den Orten "Chemin de Plivot" und "Chemin de Flavigny". Der Boden ist hier sehr karg und enorm kreidehaltig. Die 50 Jahre alten Rebstöcke können dadurch, und in Verbindung mit ihrem Alter, markant mineralische und zart florale Aromen in den Beeren einlagern. Um diese feingliedrige Stilistik zu erhalten, wird nur ganz schonend abgepresst. Nach der alkoholischen Gärung mit den bei Larmandier-Bernier obligatorischen einheimischen Hefestämmen und der Malo erfolgt eine Reifung auf der Feinhefe für mindestens 5 Jahre. Die Dosage beträgt nur 2 g/l.

Die Aromen erinnern bei ihm an gelben Apfel, Zitrus und exotische Früchte wie Feigen, reife Ananas und kandierte Rosinen. Auf der Gewürzebene entdeckt man beim zweiten Schnuppern dann auch Eindrücke von Zimt, Muskat und etwas weiße Schokolade. Am Gaumen entfalten sich ob des langen Hefekontakts und der naturnahen Vinifizierung beeindruckend lebhafte aber zugleich auch feingliedrige Noten. So entfacht der 'Les Chemins d'Avize' einerseits eine markante Säurestruktur, federt das aber wiederum auch sehr schön mit seiner feincremigen Textur ab. Auch hier wechseln sich die einzelnen Frucht- und Gewürzeindrücke angenehm ab und lassen das Genusserlebnis endlos lange und fein ausklingen.

Zum 2012er Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize notierte James Suckling im September 2019: 95 Punkte - "eine sehr reiche Nase mit intensiven gelben Pfirsichen und Zitrusfrüchten, die außergewöhnliche Reife und einige exotische Nuancen zeigen. Am Gaumen ist er verführerisch und rund, sehr ausdrucksstark und mit einer geschmeidigen, weichen und pastetenartigen Textur. Im Abgang Zitronencreme und Kuchenkruste." Und William Kelley meint Folgendes zum Jahrgang 2013:

William Kelley bewertet den Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Les Chemins d Avize Grand Cru Extra Brut 2013 am 30. April 2019:

Disgorged in October 2019, Larmandier-Bernier's 2013 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize is showing brilliantly, unfurling in the glass with a lovely nose of citrus oil, fresh apricot, peach and pear, complemented by hints of fresh walnuts and almond paste. Full-bodied, deep and vinous, it's layered and elegantly muscular, with a concentrated core of ripe fruit, racy acids and a long, mineral finish. Pierre Larmandier invariably excels in cool, late growing seasons, so the 2013 vintage was perfectly adapted to his talents.

135,00 EUR
180,00 EUR pro l

Dominus 2013 Dominus Estate Napa Valley

660,00 EUR
880,00 EUR pro l

Peter Michael Au Paradis 2019 Napa Valley

James Suckling am 10.12.2021

Aromas of spice, ink, blackberries and currants. Very aromatic! Full-bodied, yet so tight and fresh with firm, velvety tannins. The beautiful center-palate of fruit is so enticing and the finish goes on for minutes. Coolness at the end with blue fruit. Stunning really. Give it time, if you can keep your hands off it. 76% cabernet sauvignon, 16% cabernet franc, and 8% merlot. Best after 2025.

Lisa Perrotti Brown 31.05.2022

In 2009, Peter Michael purchased the former Showket Vineyard in Oakville, on the hillside below Continuum and above Dalla Valle. That is the source for the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis, a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot. Matured in 60% new French oak, it's a fairly forward, opulent wine, marked by scents of cigar box, tobacco, cassis, cherries and fine leather. Full-bodied, rich and velvety without being chocolaty or overdone, the lingering finish is—texturally—plush winter-weight flannel pajamas interwoven with complex, faintly herbal threads.

97 Punkte von Jeb Dunnuck für den Peter Michael Au Paradis 2019 Napa Valley

Jeb Dunnuck am 08.02.2022

Hailing from Oakville, the 2019 Au Paradis is nuanced, with ripe redcurrant, fresh tobacco, and sweet baking spice. The palate is fully dry and has lift through its dark fruited profile. The midpalate is flush with roses and ripe red plum, giving way to a well-balanced, tannic structure. Drink 2024-2044.

239,00 EUR
318,67 EUR pro l

Pym Rae 2016 Napa Valley Tesseron Vineyards

Lisa Perrotti Brown selbst beschreibt den Pym Rae 2016 im Oktober 2018 wie folgt:

This is the debut vintage of this wine from the esteemed Bordeaux owner, Alfred Tesseron, who bought the property in the Napa mountains in 2016. Aromas of plums, wet earth, fresh herbs and tobacco. Some green olives. Turns to blueberries and blackberries. Full-bodied, yet reserved and layered with chocolate, walnuts and plums. Firm yet polished tannins give a framed sense to the wine. Savory. Racy and beautifully structured, it’s extremely drinkable already. Real wine.

This is the first vintage off this estate following the purchase of the old Robin Williams vineyard and house by Chateau Pontet-Canet proprietor Alfred Tesseron back in 2016. The estate includes just under 20 acres of mature Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Merlot (18%) and Cabernet Franc (7%) vines, planted in 1990. Now officially dubbed “Pym-Rae,” in respect for the original name given to the vineyard by Robin Williams (Pym and Rae are the middle names of two of Williams’s children), the site is perched at an average altitude of 1,500 feet (500 meters) on Mount Veeder. This first vintage off this vineyard is nothing like other wines I have tasted from Mount Veeder. And this makes sense, because to visit the property is to grasp how remote this side of the mountain is, and although this and other vineyards around it have long been in production, until now the fruit has been sold to large wineries and blended away in Napa Valley AVA wines.

Currently, the wines are made at a winery facility up on Howell Mountain, one that I have visited and at which I witnessed the 2016 vintage in production. Tesseron’s number-one demand of a temporary facility to produce his first Napa wine was simple: absolute control. Here he has it, at least until his winery on Mount Veeder has been completed (currently in the planning stages). Thomas Comme, the son of Jean-Michel Comme, the winemaker at Chateau Pontet-Canet, is winemaker and has lived at the estate since 2016. This first 2016 vintage is truly exciting—a sympathetically crafted, evocative expression of this place that is a must-try for readers who are as passionate as I am in discovering another unique expression of this incredibly multifaceted region for the highest quality Bordeaux blends.

James Suckling beschreibt den Pym Rae 2016 im Januar 2020 wie folgt:

This is the debut vintage of this wine from the esteemed Bordeaux owner, Alfred Tesseron, who bought the property in the Napa mountains in 2016. Aromas of plums, wet earth, fresh herbs and tobacco. Some green olives. Turns to blueberries and blackberries. Full-bodied, yet reserved and layered with chocolate, walnuts and plums. Firm yet polished tannins give a framed sense to the wine. Savory. Racy and beautifully structured, it’s extremely drinkable already. Real wine.

350,00 EUR
466,67 EUR pro l

Kumeu River 2022 Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay

Kumeu River 2022 Maté´s Vineyard Chardonnay

Im Jahr 1990 überarbeitete Maté Brajkovich das Land und pflanzte einen neuen Weinberg mit Chardonnay-Reben an der Stelle des ursprünglichen Weinbergs, den er und seine Familie im März 1944 erworben hatten. Die ersten Trauben aus diesem Weinberg wurden im März 1993 geerntet, dem Jahr nach dem Tod von Maté. Der daraus resultierende Wein wurde im November 1994 anlässlich der Feierlichkeiten zum fünfzigsten Jahrestag der Ankunft der Familie Brajkovich am Kumeu River veröffentlicht.

Top-Bewertung von James Suckling (8. November 2023):

Gorgeous precise aromas of apples, white peaches, some minerals, flint and stone. Subtle mangoes, too. Full-bodied but so intense and driven with a salty undertone and a driving finish. Some white pepper at the end with citrus skin. Focused and intense. Great finish. Better after 2026 but already fantastic. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

96 Punkte vom Wine Advocate für den

Erin Larkin schreibt für Robert Parker im September 2023:

The nose on this 2022 Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay leads with candied bananas, pineapple husk, white peach and a hint of lychee, and the edges of the aromatics are feathered with preserved citrus, brine, curry leaf and apple skins. In the mouth, the wine is powered by supercharged fruit; it is crystalline in its way, an attribute that I have long-since associated with the Chardonnays from Kumeu River. The flavor is sapid and palate-staining, with just enough salt and savory spices in the fruit to make it super complex as well as powerful. It is precisely folded like origami, each crease in service of the overall shape.* A wine that offers much and assumes nothing. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

72,50 EUR
96,67 EUR pro l