Sourced from the Maya blocks on the estate’s southern side, combined with Cabernet Franc from a parcel adjacent to Peter Michael’s Au Paradis vineyard, this wine is absolutely superb in 2022. While it’s not one to hold for 40 years, it easily has the structure to age 20 to 30 years—no exaggeration. Right out of the gate, at the pull of the cork, it is fragrant and inviting, with sage, unsmoked tobacco, and rich, elegant toasty cedarwood spices, accented by a hint of incense. The medium-bodied palate carries fine-grained tannins with firm structure, alongside generous fruit weight that feels more supple than in previous vintages. This is a “wow” wine, offering immediate enjoyment in its youth, yet built to reward those who hold onto it for as long as patience allows.

Moving to the 2022 Maya, it's the first year since 1989 that has this cuvée includes more Cabernet Franc than Cabernet Sauvignon. (It's 54% Cabernet Franc and 46% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 20 months in 75% new barrels.) A fabulous nose of darker currants, leafy herbs, violets, camphor, new leather, and flower notes all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a layered, polished mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a brilliant finish.

An intricate, supple, luscious wine that's silky, full-bodied and elegant yet age-worthy. Aromas of blackcurrants, dark chocolate and spearmint, then flavors of blueberries, black cherries, violets and creme de cassis. Tightly structured but still generous, this red blend is known for long-term aging. Made from 55% cabernet franc and 45% cabernet sauvignon grapes that were biodynamically grown. Drinkable now, but best from 2030.