2019, Napanook, Jean-Pierre Moueix, NAPA VALLEYExuberantly fruity on the nose, the 2019 Napanook is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Despite seeing 40% new French oak, what shines on the nose are the ripe cherries, delicately brushed with wisps of tobacco, sage and bay leaf. It's medium to full bodied, supple and silky in feel on the palate, while the finish lingers easily, adding notes of pencil shavings and mocha. To get this sort of pedigree for less

Potential upscore when in bottle

attractive purity of fruit and a long

A big mouthful that is just so juicy and fun

but today it has grown into a wine that marries opulence with classicism in grand style

The palate is medium-bodied with firm and quite assertive tannins that frame a huge weight of fruit (more than Domaine de Chevalier or Malartic-Lagravière tasted alongside)

Mid-dark burg colour

The 2022 du Tertre unwinds in the glass with aromas of dark berries

wild strawberries and white smoke hints make the 2019 Colore a total pleasure on the nose

2 vines – one week difference in harvesting – one Le Charlemagne

Deep aromas of black raspberries and mulberries mingled with notions of rose petals

grainy tannins and fantastic freshness

92-94+ Antonio Galloni