SHOP / 2012 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Red Mountain AVA
Aging
Drink Now or age 20+Years
Vineyard
Grand Ciel
2012 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Mountain AVA
Experience a deep, almost opaque color followed by concentrated aromas of dark fruits, stones, cherry wood, saddle leather, tarragon and subtle smoke in this colossal wine. Tempering the size, however, there is an elegant side distinctly present in the lavender, white flowers, blackberries and white pepper. On the palate, these dense flavors are focused and refined with nice toasty oak balance and an ethereal finish – this is one for the ages.
96 Points
— Robert Parker
96 Points
A wine that's rounded out beautifully since I tasted it in barrel, the 2012 Grand Ciel is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a great vineyard in one of the top terroirs in Washington: Red Mountain. Sporting a dense, opaque ruby color, it offers rocking notes of blackcurrants, espresso, graphite, and chocolate that continue to change with time in the glass. While there's plenty of oak here, it's nicely integrated, and there's no shortage of fruit or freshness. Full-bodied, layered, plush and beautifully concentrated, it needs 4-5 years of cellaring and will keep for two decades or more.
June 2015
Additional Scores:
94+
Vinous
91
Wine Enthusiast
Behind the Wine
2012 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon
Grand Ciel Cabernet is a single vineyard, single varietal and single clone Cabernet from our estate vineyard on Red Mountain. Every detail of our vineyard has been designed to produce the highest quality fruit from the unique climate and soil of this prestigious AVA known for ripe and structured Cabernet. Our rigorous selection process only permits a small portion of grapes to become part of Grand Ciel wines.
Winemaking
Cold soaked for 24-36 hours, fermented 14-16 days on skin, aged 20 months in 100% French oak (100% new), and aged in bottle 18 months prior to release.