Significant power, including tannic grip, a rarity for Napa Valley wines (which tend to be 'manufactured'), especially in the price range. It is over oaked, not offensively so, but over oaked nonetheless. Overall, a very good expression (partially masked by oak) of Cabernet Sauvignon in Yountville terroir, and a very good price. It has the substance to age for at least seven to ten years.
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Popped and poured. Solid fruit with black cherry, blueberry and chocolate notes. Moderate complexity. Tannins resolved over 30 minutes.
Not a deep, complex wine. But for the money, nice fruit and an enjoyable drinker. Enjoyed everyone of the 7 bottles I bought. Would get some more if I can find
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Very solid Cab as always from Chandon - don't think too much of this is made each year, since it doesn't factor into their sparklings. This is their "front yard" vineyard in Yountville.
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11/2/2017 - Motz wrote: 92 Points
Significant power, including tannic grip, a rarity for Napa Valley wines (which tend to be 'manufactured'), especially in the price range. It is over oaked, not offensively so, but over oaked nonetheless. Overall, a very good expression (partially masked by oak) of Cabernet Sauvignon in Yountville terroir, and a very good price. It has the substance to age for at least seven to ten years.
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9/17/2017 - Srowe wrote: 90 Points
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8/4/2017 - Redrunners Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is a very nice QPR.
Popped and poured.
Solid fruit with black cherry, blueberry and chocolate notes. Moderate complexity. Tannins resolved over 30 minutes.
Not a deep, complex wine. But for the money, nice fruit and an enjoyable drinker. Enjoyed everyone of the 7 bottles I bought. Would get some more if I can find
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4/9/2017 - Terramare Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very solid Cab as always from Chandon - don't think too much of this is made each year, since it doesn't factor into their sparklings. This is their "front yard" vineyard in Yountville.
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11/26/2016 - JWCalhoun Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very good. Papa P's wine enjoyed at Edwin's.
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