Yannick Rousseau Le Roi Soleil Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

100% Cabernet Sauvignon; Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Nosotros Vineyard, 520 m Seehöhe; Steilhang, östlich ausgerichtet, vulkanische Böden; 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon, spontanvergoren, ausgebaut für 20 Monate in französischen Barriques, davon 75 % neue Fässer (Tonnellerie de Jarnac); 14,7 % vol.

- NOTIZEN DES WEINGUTS: „The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for the 2018 Le Roi Soleil for are from the Nosotros Vineyard, sustainably farmed and located in the highly acclaimed Mount Veeder appellation at 2,000 feet elevation. Winemaking: 100% naturally fermented using native yeasts. Barrel aged for 20 months. 75 % new French Oak from Tonnellerie de Jarnac.
Tasting Notes: Our 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Le Roi Soleil is a classic and distinctive rendition of Mount Veeder grown Cabernet grapes. 2018 vintage is excellent because of the near perfect growing conditions. The nose exhibits intense, bright blue and dark fruit with a wild mountain character. It shows a lush mouthfeel with bold tannic structure and a great balance between richness and energy. High mountain fruit brings deep and dense black fruit and foresty notes. The refined and well integrated French oak adds layers and complexity to the mouth feel. Very long finish and great aging potential. What makes Mount Veeder such as special place to make distinctive wines? Called “the smallest and most unique appellation in the Napa Valley” by the Wine Spectator Magazine, Mount Veeder features some of the steepest and most remote vineyards in all of California. The appellation volcanic soils and 1500 feet plus elevation mountain climate create the perfect conditions with longer sun exposure (but lower temperatures than the Valley floor), later ripening grapes that are deeply and intensely flavored.“

- JoS, verkostet im November 2022: „Kräftiges Rubinrot mit schwarzen Reflexen, hohe Viskosität, kräftige Schlierenbildung; intensive Aromen von schwarzen, reifen Kirschen, schwarze Johannesbeeren, eine feine Kakaonote, dunkle Schokolade, Lakritze, Schwarztee, reintönig, präzise und intensiv; am Gaumen sehr kraftvoll und intensiv, feinkörnige Tannine von hoher Qualität, mittelkräftige+ Säure, voluminös und gleichzeitig sehr präzise und frisch, steinige Mineralität, der ganze Mund wird tapeziert, feincremig, komplex, sehr langer Abgang. Sehr attraktiver Rückgeschmack. Ein großer Wein, sehr beeindruckend und präzise, luxuriös und großzügig – der Sonnenkönig macht seinem Namen alle Ehre! Zalto Bordeaux Glas. Unbedingt ausgiebig Dekantieren. Ein idealer Wein für Sammler, jetzt genießen oder 20 Jahre und mehr in den schönen 3er Originalholzkisten weglegen.“

- NOTIZEN VOM RÜCKETIKETT: „Louis XIV, the Sun King, appointed D’Artagnan as the Captain of the Musketeers. The Sun King was known for his flamoyand style and exquisite taste. Y. Rousseau Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Nosotros Vineyards, one of Mount Veeders spectatular Vineyards. Owned and operated by Arlene and Richard Winge, Nosotors Vineyards produces extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that winemaker Yannick Rousseau transforms into a rich, beautiful powerful wine that everyone who enjoys Cabernet Sauvignon will surely adore and extol.“