2016 Morlet, Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur de Vallee, Napa Valley, Magnum (1.5L)
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98RP98LP97JD
Critic key
RP = Robert ParkerJD = Jeb DunnuckLP = Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Product Description
RP98 "My favorite vintage of the vertical, Morlet's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur de Vallee is incredibly deep and intense, loaded with almost liquorous-smelling notes of cassis and plum. Full-bodied, ripe, creamy and plush, this wine really nails it, with a velvety-silky texture and enormous length on the finish. It's pretty amazing stuff that's delicious now and should continue to drink well for another 20 years."
LP98 "Deep garnet colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur de Vallee needs considerable swirling before it erupts with powerful black and blue berry notes - cassis, blueberries, and blackberry preserves - giving way to hints of mocha, licorice, and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, rich, velvety, and so, so concentrated, it has beautiful freshness, leading to a long, long, long finish on this beautiful wine. The blend is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Cabernet Franc coming from Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard." LPB for TWI Aug 2022
JD97 The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur de Vallée comes all from Beckstoffer’s portion of the To Kalon Vineyard and it’s a thrill a minute, offering awesome notes of blue fruits, chocolate, incense, candied violets, and high-class cigar tobacco. As seamless and elegant as they come, yet also opulent and sexy, this remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon could come from nowhere else in the world. Drink it over the coming 2-3 decades.
LP98 "Deep garnet colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur de Vallee needs considerable swirling before it erupts with powerful black and blue berry notes - cassis, blueberries, and blackberry preserves - giving way to hints of mocha, licorice, and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, rich, velvety, and so, so concentrated, it has beautiful freshness, leading to a long, long, long finish on this beautiful wine. The blend is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Cabernet Franc coming from Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard." LPB for TWI Aug 2022
JD97 The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur de Vallée comes all from Beckstoffer’s portion of the To Kalon Vineyard and it’s a thrill a minute, offering awesome notes of blue fruits, chocolate, incense, candied violets, and high-class cigar tobacco. As seamless and elegant as they come, yet also opulent and sexy, this remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon could come from nowhere else in the world. Drink it over the coming 2-3 decades.