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Subregion | U.S.A. > California > Napa Valley |
Colour | Red |
Type | Still |
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The 2015 Firebelle is their Merlot-dominated cuvée. Coming from the sandy soils called Bale Loam, it’s a blend of 71% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. This is a more tightly knit wine, with loads of lack fruits, mocha and coffee bean, some licorice and tar. It is deep, rich and promising, with a huge upside. This will be more interesting to taste next year, as it was slightly shut down. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2035.
The Merlot-dominated cuvee of the estate is the 2015 Firebelle and it checks in as 71% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot that spent 18 months in 65% new French oak. It offers a terrific bouquet of black cherries, leafy herbs, lavender, and dried violets, medium to full body, loads of minerality, and a fresh, focused, beautifully balanced style. It’s ideal for drinking over the coming 15 years.