2016 The Debate CS (Artalade, Sacrashe, Denali)

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Tasting notes
Score 95-97/100 · Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Feb 2019

This is a barrel sample of the final blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 The Ultimate Debate gives up bold, unabashed notes of baked blackberries and warm cassis with hints of chocolate box, yeast extract, charcoal and underbrush plus a waft of black truffles. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and decadently styled, it has firm, ripe, velvety tannins and great freshness, finishing very long with exotic spices coming through. 600 magnums are expected to be produced.

Critic scores

Critic scores
96
95-97/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate

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The Debate
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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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