2021 Daou Cabernet Sauvignon Patrimony
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The 2021 is a barrel sample of Cabernet Sauvignon maturing for 30 months in 100% new French oak. It unfolds slowly on the nose to reveal redcurrants, cherry preserves, fresh tobacco leaves, aniseed, sagebrush and lavender. The full-bodied palate has a core of perfumed berry fruit structured by generous, powdery tannins and energetic acidity, and it finishes with alluring floral nuances. It is due to be bottled in March of 2024.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Sémillon. NHB. Medium lemon in colour. More of a Chardonnay-like nose than Sauvignon Blanc or Sémillon. Fat and creamy with sweet herb and vanilla. Thick linen texture with elevated acidity. Lingering lemon and sweet-basil flavours on the finish. Mouth-watering. (SCJ)
A bouquet of rum-soaked cherries and roses is complicated by hints of tobacco, sweet spice and vanilla bean as the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Patrimony comes to life in the glass. It’s elegant and silky, with an almost molten chocolate mouthfeel. Oak-inflected crushed wild berries and cherries ride a core of vibrant acidity. A web of sweet tannins remains through the lightly structured yet long finale. A pleasantly bitter tinge of blackberries and mocha resonates. While wonderfully balanced and enjoyable, the 2021 simply lacks the impactful wow factor of past vintages. That said, no fan of DAOU will want to miss it.