{"product_id":"morlet-family-vineyards-mon-chevalier-cabernet-sauvignon-2016","title":"Morlet Family Vineyards Mon Chevalier Cabernet Sauvignon 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorlet Family Vineyards Mon Chevalier Cabernet Sauvignon is made from \u003cspan\u003e94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated on the hillsides of Knights Valley, near Calistoga, this vineyard benefits from its proximity to Mount St. Helena, whose warm and windy climate is ideal for the long ripening of the Bordeaux red varietals. Handcrafted by using classical winemaking techniques, this special wine is dedicated to our son, Paul Morlet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDark red with a hue of purple. Intense and complex bouquet of red, black and blue berries intermixed with notes of blueberries, minerals (graphite, wet river rocks) licorice, fresh blond tobacco and a hint of lavender. Full bodied, the palate is reminiscent of the nose, with a richly tannic yet round frame and a great intensity. The hillside tannins and the classical aromatic complexity create a harmonious ensemble, leading to a very long and elegant finish. Built to age for decades, this collectible wine opens up after a few years of cellaring and is particularly representative of this special vineyard from the hillside of Knights Valley. Mon Chevalier features the interaction of the loamy, well drained and rocky volcanic soil, the typical sunny mountain climate and the low-interventionistic Morlet winemaking approach.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropietary Name\tMon Chevalier \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Name Meaning\tMy Knight Named after our son, Paul Morlet \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Type of wine\tVineyard designated \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Appellation\tKnights Valley \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Vineyard singularity\tMorlet Family Estate Hillside 1100-1200 feet elevation Rhyolitic, loam \u0026amp; volcanic ash \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Typical harvest date\tEnd of October\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Picking\tManual, small lugs, refer truck\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Sorting\tCluster by cluster, berry per berry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fermentation\tThrough native yeast Tank and Puncheons \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Upbringing\t16 months French oak from artisan coopers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Bottling\tUnfiltered \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cellaring time\tDecades \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving\tRoom temperature \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Decanting recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate-grown 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Chevalier is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Very deep purple-black in color, it charges forth with intense notes of crushed black cherries, black berry preserves and cassis scents with touches of spearmint, Indian spices, espresso and dried lavender plus a waft of roses. Full-bodied, the palate reveals incredible restraint, slowly revealing earth and black fruit layers framed by firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing very long and spicy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Wine Advocate 96+ Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMoving to the top releases, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Chevalier comes from Knights Valley and was brought up in puncheons. A gorgeous bouquet of sandalwood, violets, loamy earth, and incense as well as some iron-laced black and blue fruits flow to a rounded, supple, incredibly textured Cabernet that has sweet tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and a great finish. It’s already terrific yet will keep for 20-25 years or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Jeb Dunnuck 96 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949183856687,"sku":"271895","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/monchevbtl_49769cd6-eac7-4b25-8e32-d7aabdda0b42.jpg?v=1771490924","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/morlet-family-vineyards-mon-chevalier-cabernet-sauvignon-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}