2009 L'Aventure Estate Cuvée Willow Creek District
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The 2009 Estate Cuvée is minty fresh, with an airy bouquet of lavender-laced blackberries, grilled herbs, pine shavings and crushed stone. This is elegant, pure seduction, mixing cherries and plums over a tactile mineral core, all supported by vibrant acidity. The 2009 maintains a firm tannic grip while remaining fresh, finishing classically dry, long yet poised. The evolution here is marvelous. This beauty is just coming into its own.
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The 2009 L'Aventure Estate Cuvée, a blend of 42% Syrah, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 16% Petit Verdot that was aged all in 100% new French oak, is a slightly richer and darker wine than the Côte-à-Côte, with earthy blackberry, violets, chocolate, peppered beef, and assorted floral nuances all emerge from the glass. Full-bodied, concentrated, and structured on the palate, yet with a seamless, elegant texture and fantastic length, this thrilling wine is drinkable now, yet deserves 2-3 years of bottle age, and should drink age effortlessly for 12-15 or more years.
(42% each of syrah and cabernet sauvignon, plus 16% petit verdot): Glass-staining purple. Powerful, pungent cassis, blueberry and incense aromas, along with a sexy note of Asian spices. Huge, deeply concentrated dark fruit preserve flavors show superb intensity and zero rough edges. Spicy notes build on the strikingly powerful, sweet finish, which features notes of candied rose and star anise. By all means let this age for at least another five years.
About the producer
L’Aventure is one of the leading wine estates in Paso Robles, California. It was founded by Stephan Asseo and his wife Beatrice who left their native France in 1997 in search of a place to make wine without the restrictions of France’s appellation system.