SHOP / 2020 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation

Red Mountain AVA

Aging

Drink Now or Age 10 to 20 Years

Vineyard

Grand Ciel

2020 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Mountain AVA

The 2020 Grand Ciel Cabernet delivers an abundance of pleasure on release. The nose shows whiffs of blackberry, roasted baking spices, star anise and cedar plank. The harmonious palate displays powerful, broad tannins and intense richness while remaining impeccably balanced and fresh. The oak is layered seamlessly in the background, complemented by spicy green peppercorn, red currants, fresh dark espresso, and molasses. The lengthy finish is focused and has great purity of fruit with a savory edge.

96 Points

— Decanter

96 Points

The Grand Ciel vines are from 2000 on this Red Mountain estate site and are solely planted to clone 191. This wine shows intense concentration, dark berries, rich cherry flesh aromatics, myrrh, and one vineyard block. This wine makes just 300-400 cases. Aromatics of woodsmoke, graphite and a melange of peppercorn. This is a Red Mountain Cabernet of elegance, mouthfuls of smoky florals, savoury dried desert scrub and a tang of blackberries and mint. It's delicious and redolent now but will further integrate and knit itself together; its concentration and intensity will mellow. The tannins are already so wonderfully integrated, but this wine will age beautifully. -Clive Pursehouse

August 2024

Additional Scores:

95

James Suckling

95

Owen Bargreen

93

Vinous

Pairing Suggestion

Taleggio Ravioli with Wine Braised Lamb Shank, Butternut Squash and Cipollini Onion Rings — Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon also pairs well with earthy vegetables, Beef Short Ribs, Venison Cheeks, Lamb Shanks and Burgers.

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