2015 Colgin "IX Estate" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend
100JD
100RP
98VN
97JS
95WS
$524.99
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100
Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed February 2023Lastly, the 2015 IX Estate is reminiscent of a hypothetical blend of the 2013 and 2014, with a ripe, sexy, exuberant style carrying loads of blue and black fruits as well as notes of tobacco, iron, truffly earth, and lead pencil. A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, it’s full-bodied and has loads of up-front fruit, ripe tannins, and a gorgeous finish. As with the 2012 and 2014, it has this incredible lift and elegance and already offers pleasure. Nevertheless, I’d give bottles another 3-4 years if possible, and this will evolve for 30-35 years in cold cellars.
Professional Reviews
100
Wine Advocate
Composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2015 IX Proprietary Red Estate sports a deep garnet-purple color and nose of smoked meat, blackberries and black currants with suggestions of baking spices, dark chocolate, fertile earth, dried Provence herbs, cardamom and lavender plus a touch of cigar box. (LPB)
98
Vinous
The 2015 IX Estate is superb. Complex and dynamic in the glass, the 2015 is so expressive. Black cherry, gravel, incense, tobacco and scorched earth soar from the glass. At ten years of age, the 2015 is just starting to hit its stride. This is an impressive showing. (AG)
97
James Suckling
This is a broad-shouldered wine, underscoring the richness of the vintage. But it is also bright and fresh with a light bitter and hazelnut character on the finish. Full-bodied, focused and textured with a dusty tannin mouthfeel. Tangy and long at the finish. Enticingly fruity.
Notes
98-100 points Robert Parker for Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Proprietary Red IX Estate is a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, and is another potentially perfect wine from Ann Colgin and Allison Tauziet. This wine shows more earthy, loamy soil notes, Christmas fruitcake, camphor, incense, graphite, blackberry and blueberry fruit and a floral/spring garden aspect that adds complexity. This is full-bodied, deep, rich and will be another 2015 that will drink incredibly well young, but last for three decades or more." (12/2016)
Details
| Origin | Napa Valley, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 1394156 |