Daou - Patrimony Caves des Lions 2020 (750ml)
Price: $239.98
| Producer | Daou |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
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The 2020 Caves Des Lions comes from vines around the winemaker's house and is a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc brought up in new oak. Its inky hue is followed by a great nose of chocolatey dark fruits, espresso, Asian spices, tobacco, and earth. Full-bodied on the palate, it has notable purity of fruit and a great finish, with plenty of tannins.
Rated 94-96/100 Jeb Dunnuck
The 2020 Caves des Lions is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Cabernet Franc made from free-run juice and will be matured in 100% new French oak for 22 months. Opaque ruby-purple, it has savory aromas of mushroom, pipe tobacco, charcuterie, woodsmoke and fried thyme with a core of cassis. The full-bodied palate is gently chewy with rounded acidity and a youthfully coiled, savory finish. It's a touch rustic at this stage.
Rated 94-96/100 The Wine Advocate
