Reserve Claret

2010
Reserve Claret

Sweet currant fruit, vanilla bean and spice box. A whiff of smoke and plum skin lead to a torrent of ripe black fruit when swirled. A hint of herbs mixed with cocoa nibs before an expansive and polished palate. This has taught structure but is fresh and vibrant with fine tannins. A classy Cabernet Sauvignon blend with a long life ahead.

Vintages

Varietal(s)

72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Syrah

Vinification

Aged in 100% New French oak for 20 months

Alcohol

15.2%

Cases Produced

94

Vintage Notes

The Reserve Claret is blended form a small subset of our most select barrels (Cabernet, Merlot and Cab Franc only). It undergoes a slightly cooler, slightly longer fermentation to achieve more compression, more density, more complexity. It also spends a little more time in barrel—19-21 months—to achieve the profile we’re looking for.

Expert Reviews & Scores

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

91 / 100

Bright dark. Perfumed aromas of red- and blackcurrant, black cherry, licorice and musky mocha. Smooth and fine-grained, offering superb tactile concentration to its flavors of currant, blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate. Plenty of oak here but nicely balanced by fruit. Offers lovely sweetness and immediate appeal but this is more firmly structured than the 2010 claret, finishing with suave tannins and very good chewy grip. Built to age.

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