Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2014
Absolute perfection, this awe-inspiring Cabernet reminds me of the new Mouton Rothschild with ultra-dense texture and grainy tannins that taste like ‘diamonds!’ Cabernet blend dazzles from the start with a soaring, almost Amarone-like bouquet along with toasty oak, cassis, and blackberry liqueur. Monumental in its grandeur, super-rich, and velvety-textured, this is a spectacularly impressive, Cabernet featuring majestic notes of dark mint chocolate intermingled with deeply concentrated black fruit (currants, plums, dates) deftly balanced across a long-lasting finish of statuesque proportions. Worthy of a 99 point rating now, this behemoth promises to offer a transcendental experience for the next 10 years and should merit another point along the way in our estimate. That said, don’t wait for this thrill ride; go ahead and pop a cork tonight for a true show-stopper experience (after decanting for 30 minutes!) with grilled meats or aged cheeses
Levy & McClellan Winery
"As humble servants of Mother Nature and caring stewards of the land, Levy & McClellan are inspired by a shared passion and the unique character of the winery's distinguished hillside vineyard. They are dedicated to making wines of uncompromised quality that offer the purest expression of their origin."
The Wine
- Winery Levy & McClellan
- Vintage 2014
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style Cult
- Winemaker Martha McClellan
- Production Boutique
Locale
- Country United States
- State California
- Region Napa Valley
Cellar Notes
- Aromatics Blackberry Liqueur, Cassis, Toasted Oak
- Tasting Notes Currant, Dark Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Mint, Plum
- Food Pairings Aged Gouda, Manchego, Salt-Crusted Prime Rib Roast, Slow Roasted Filet of Beef
- Opening Now through 2031
Ratings
- Our Rating 100 - Perfect