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2018 Purlieu "Teucer Vineyard" Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Purlieu "Teucer Vineyard" Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon

93RP
92JD
$124.95

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93

Wine Advocate

Reviewed November 2020
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Teucer Vineyard charges out of the gate with bold scents of crème de cassis, Black Forest cake and stewed plums plus suggestions of spice box, Chinese five spice and mocha plus a touch of dried Provence herbs. The palate is rich, full-bodied and impactful, featuring loads of exotic spice and preserves black fruit layers and great tension, finishing long with a peppery kick. 93+ (LPB)

Professional Reviews

92

Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: 01/2021
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Teucer Vineyard comes from a site in the Coombsville appellation, which is one of the cooler growing regions due to its proximity to the bay. Bordeaux-like notes of blue fruits, violets, green tobacco, and cedar give way to a full-bodied, powerful wine that has building structure. Despite the cooler region, this is a monster of a wine that reveals loads of glass-staining fruit, big yet ripe tannins, and a great finish. It should benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and then drink well for 10-15.

Notes

Purlieu is a small Napa Valley producer founded with a focus on vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon from distinctive sites across the valley, with winemaking led by Julien Fayard. Teucer Vineyard lies in Coombsville, where volcanic soils, cooling fog from San Pablo Bay, and a long growing season give Cabernet both concentration and freshness. The 2018 bottling captures that cooler Napa terroir with dark-fruited depth, firm tannins, and the earthy, mineral character that distinguishes Coombsville Cabernet.

Details

OriginNapa Valley, California, United States
Type/VarietalCabernet Sauvignon and Blends
SKU2016262
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