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L'Aventure 2011/2012 Estate Cuvee 750ml
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1008121
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Wine Advocate:
98
$139.90
(Inc. Taxes)
$121.65
(Ex. Taxes)
?A notch up on the richness scale, yet still impeccably balanced and light on the palate, the 2011 Estate Cuvee is 48% Syrah, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Petit Verdot. Deep, rich and layered, with thrilling cassis, blackberry, lead pencil, spice, spring flowers and smoke, it flows onto the palate with awesome purity, a straight focused profile and sweet tannin that emerge through the mid-palate and finish. This is not a blowsy, overdone effort, and is seamless and incredibly drinkable. It needs 2-3 years of bottle age and will have 15-20 years of longevity.
- The Wine Advocate #208 98 points
48% Syrah, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Petit Verdot - 1,250 cases produced
A powerful spotlight for the vintage, Estate Cuvée 2011 attacks with plenty of push! Deep purple with an opaque, almost black center. Subtle cigar box aromas above, graphite below, dark fruit all around. The mouth is well balanced, with wood and alcohol integrated seamlessly with the dark purple, vinous fruit. Great acidity and elegant mineral and spice notes carry the wine to an immense finish that lasts?.a long time! As always, our
best effort.
- Winemaker's Notes