2018 Morlet 'Coeur de Valle' Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley
Winemaker Notes: “The remarkable 2018 ‘Coeur de Vallée’ leaps from the glass with an intense and complex bouquet of black raspberries, crème de cassis, rose petals, dried tobacco, coffee bean and truffles. Full-bodied, seamless and opulent, the wine boasts a powerful, yet weightless style and an amazingly long finish!”- Luc Morlet
The ‘Cœur de Vallée’ vineyard is situated in the world-renowned Oakville appellation, in the heart of the Napa Valley. The To Kalon Creek meanders through the spectacular property, which is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The beautiful view of Mount Saint John is a reminder of the alluvial fan that provided the well-draining soil, comprised of 40 to 60% of gravel. It is the confluence of the amazing pedigree of surrounding properties and the alluvial material originating from the Mayacamas Range that makes this vineyard so special. Handcrafted using classical winemaking techniques, this wine is named after its vineyard namesake. It is ‘Heart of the Valley’ or ‘Cœur de Vallée.’
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Jeb Dunnuck - "All four of the flagship Cabernets from Morlet are absolutely world class. Starting out, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur de Vallee comes from To Kalon, which was a vineyard that excelled in 2018. Revealing a dense ruby/purple color as well as a flat-out awesome nose of crème de cassis, black raspberries, flowery incense, dried tobacco, and classy new leather, this carries to a full-bodied, opulent, seamless 2018 with incredible tannins, flawless balance, and a blockbuster of a finish. It’s classic To Kalon with it’s rich, powerful, yet weightless style. While unquestionably very different wines, I kept thinking of a great 1982 Bordeaux while tasting this beauty, as those show a similar level of class, richness, and balance. Enjoy bottles any time over the coming 2-3 decades. This is the finest vintage I’ve tasted for this cuvée." (1.21)
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "The first vintage to come entirely from Morlet's own vineyard, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur de Vallee features loads of mixed red and blue fruit. A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, it's full-bodied and plush yet nicely balanced and bright, with fine freshness and verve, framed by soft tannins. Perhaps it's a touch less concentrated than some other vintages, but it's absolutely charming and delicious." (10.24)
Country | USA - California |
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Region | Napa Valley |
Vintage | 2018 |
Winery | Morlet |
Grape Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Size | 750 milliliter |