2016 Morlet - Cabernet Sauvignon Mon ChevalierColour : Red Producer : Morlet Label Name : Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Chevalier Country : USA Region : California Sub Region : North Coast Variety : Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage : 2016 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Ratings : Robert Parker 96 pts, Jeb Dunnuck 96 pts Tasting notes : The estate grown 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Chevalier is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Very deep purple black in

The 2011 Rhône vintage produced wines of excellent balance and classical character

sandy subsoils

but the underlying tannins are firm

Will probably always be a bit painful to drink

Another monumental effort from Michel Chapoutier

it’s swiftly evident that this is a wine of singular depth

which extends the wine's useful cellaring window by two to three years compared to a standard bottle

very slightly faded nose but hugely complex and enjoyable

sweet soil tones and licorice

It depends on your individual preferences

Fruity and floral on the nose with an edge of smoke

The wine is typically available in larger quantities than Jonata’s single-vineyard or varietal-specific expressions