2021 Le Désir, La Muse & La Joie Collection | 3 Flaschen

2021 Le Désir: 100 Punkte

Perhaps the finest cabernet franc wine made in California, this tightly wound and precise gem is a classic. While smooth and silky on the surface, it has intense flavors and tannic energy underneath, driving red and black cherries, rose petals, blueberries, graphite and espresso through a vivid palate and a long, lingering finish. Blended with 10% merlot and 3% malbec. Certainly a wine that will benefit from more aging, likely for decades. Best from 2030. - Jim Gordon (01/2025)

2021 La Joie: 99 Punkte

So well structured and layered in texture, yet it offers a fine sense of drinkability and freshness despite its muscular character. Amazing layers, finesse, detail and interest in this full-bodied, masterful Bordeaux-style blend based on cabernet sauvignon. Blended in are 14% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot. - Jim Gordon (01/2025)

2021 La Muse: 99 Punkte

Elegant with some muscle behind it, this merlot-based wine is dazzling for its velvety texture and pure fruit flavors. A silky texture at first sip gives way to a firm but light grip of fine-grained tannins supporting rich red and black fruit, dark chocolate and spearmint flavors. Made from 90% merlot, 6% cabernet franc and 4% malbec. Drinkable now, but best from 2030. - Jim Gordon (01/2025)