2016

"Eisele Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine

Eisele Vineyard

Beschreibung

2016 "Eisele Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley,
Eisele Vineyard

Der knapp 15.5 ha umfassende Eisele-Rebberg liegt bei Calistoga in einem kleinen Seitenarm des Napa Valley. Seit 1971 wird aus seinen Cabernet Sauvignon Trauben (die ersten Cabernet-Reben wurden hier 1964 gepflanzt) einer der aromatisch intensivsten und langlebigsten Weine Kaliforniens gekeltert.
Der Name geht zurück auf Milton und Barbara Eisele, die ursprünglichen Besitzer. Den1971er, den ersten Jahrgang, kelterte einst Paul Draper von Ridge Vineyards. Seit 2013 gehört das Weingut zur Artemis-Gruppe von François Pinault (Château Latour, Château Siaurac, Clos de Tart, Domaine D’Eugenie, Château Grillet Unter der Leitung von Frédéric Engerer und Antoine Donnedieu de Vabres wird die Arbeit ganz in der Tradition der Vorbesitzer Bart und Daphne Araujo weitergeführt. Im Anbau folgt man seit 2000 biodynamischen Regeln. Der Wein beeindruckt mit der Komplexität und Konzentration der Aromatik, einer seidigen Textur, langem mineralischem Abgang und einer schon fast aristokratischen Eleganz.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep garnet-purple color. Its nose begins a little reserved, slowly revealing a quiet intensity of freshly crushed blackberries, chocolate-covered cherries, cassis and aniseed with compelling nuances of black tea, cigar box, truffles and charcuterie, plus, with coaxing, gentle wafts of red roses and crushed rocks emerge. The medium to full-bodied palate is simply arresting, offering a a myriad floral and earth sparks amidst a black fruit core and with seamless, firm, very fine-grained tannins. Well-knit freshness brings forth layer after layer of delicate nuances on the very long, mineral-laced finish. The team at Eisele, led by Frédéric Engerer (of Chateau Latour) and beautifully orchestrated by winemaker Hélène Mingot, have knocked it out of the park this vintage with this singular expression that both embraces the site's heritage and reveals parts unknown.

Decanter:
One of the most legendary vineyards in the Napa Valley, the Eisele Vineyard was purchased by François Pinault of Château Latour in Pauillac in the Médoc, Bordeaux from the Araujo family which had owned it for 23 years (from 1990 to 2013). The winemaking is now in the hands of 41-year-old winemaker Hélène Mingot. For this vintage, Hélène used only rockiest blocks planted in shallow soils near Simmons Creek. Drinking Window 2019-2050 

James Suckling:
The aromas are so complex here with blackberries, blackcurrants, raspberries and orange peel. Juicy and deep with a polished and lush texture. Full-bodied yet supple and harmonious. Poised and extremely long. You really want to drink this now, but be patient. Try after 2024.