2021 Coeur de Vallee Cabernet Sauvignon
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The nose shows pepper, truffle and ripe blackberries. The palate is rich and layered, with a round yet detailed core of dark fruit and lustrous, finely knit tannins. Structured and bold, yet approachable. A blend of 94% cabernet sauvignon and 6% cabernet franc, aged for 16 months. Drink or hold.
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A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur de Vallee is Morlet's Napa Valley calling card, drawn from the family's estate vineyard in Oakville. There are 1,200 cases of this richly concentrated beauty, which marries blueberries and cherries on the nose, while being full-bodied and velvety on the palate and layered and long on the finish.
Coming from Oakville and just about all Clone 4, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur De Vallee is a screaming good effort displaying a rich, full-bodied, layered, and powerful style that somehow manages to stay flawlessly balanced and elegant. Jammy currants, dark chocolate, tobacco, black olive, and lead pencil shavings all define this remarkable 2021, which is deep purple-hued and has ripe, polished tannins and flawlessly integrated fruit, oak, tannins, and acidity. It deserves 4-5 years in the cellar and should hit full maturity a decade after the vintage. It will keep for 30+ years.