2018 Peter Michael, Au Paradis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Bottle (750ml)

JD98 "Coming from Oakville, the 2018 Au Paradis gives up a deep ruby/purple hue as well as full-bodied aromas and flavors of blackcurrants, green tobacco, lead pencil, sandalwood, and dried flowers. Flawlessly balanced, full-bodied, with silky yet present tannins, it's one of those elegant, seamless wines that surprise you with its richness and depth. It reminds me of a great vintage from Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou and is a brilliant, elegant, complex Cabernet that will evolve for two decades or more." JD Jul 2021

JS98 "Gorgeous aromas of currants, blackberries, sweet tobacco and violets follow through to a full body with round, finely chewy tannins and a gorgeous finish of fruit, iodine and graphite. But always pretty fruit there. 76% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot and 11% cabernet franc. Better after 2024." JS Jan 2021

Lisa Perrotti-Brown for RobertParker.com writes, "Turning to the wines, Morlet said: “I like wines that are powerful and elegant too. 2018 was a great vintage for this. And it is a great vintage for aging—these wines should be great in two decades!" Published: Feb 13, 2020