2021 Morlet Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur De Vallée

The 'Cœur de Vallée' vineyard is located in the world famous Oakville appellation, in the heart of the Napa Valley. The To Kalon Creek meanders through the spectacular estate, which is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The magnificent view of Mount Saint John is a reminder of the alluvial fan that created the well-drained soil, consisting of 40 to 60% gravel. It is the confluence of the amazing pedigree of surrounding properties and the alluvial material from the Mayacamas Range that makes this vineyard so special. This wine is handcrafted using classic winemaking techniques and is named after the vineyard's namesake. It is 'Heart of the Valley' or 'Cœur de Vallée'. An amazing wine with beautifully ripe fruit, great acidity and so wonderfully balanced. The 2021 'Cœur de Vallée' is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (95%) Cabernet Franc (5%) from Oakville, Napa Valley. The wine is aged for 16 months in French oak barrels and is bottled unfiltered and then given bottle aging. This Morlet is distributed through the Place Du Bordeaux. Only around 1,500 bottles of these wines are ever made. The stunning 2021 ‘Cœur de Vallée’ has a deep, vibrant purple colour and an intense aromatic profile of cassis, dark chocolate, black olives and candied fruit, combined with a complex bouquet of violets, wild sage and fresh tobacco leaves. Rich and concentrated, yet elegant and refined, this wine has a magnificent texture and an impressive sense of depth. The silky and lush tannins provide a striking softness, resulting in a seamless and powerful wine. FACT: In the tab: Attachment you will find beautiful presentations about the winery and the winemaker, the awards and the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address. A screaming good effort… flawlessly balanced and elegant” “The 2021 'Cœur de Vallée' is a screaming good effort displaying a rich, full-bodied, layered, and powerful style that somehow manages to stay flawlessly balanced and elegant. Jammy currants, dark chocolate, tobacco, black olive, and lead pencil shavings all define this remarkable 2021, which is deep purple-hued and has ripe, polished tannins and flawlessly integrated fruit, oak, tannins, and acidity. It deserves 4-5 years in the cellar and should hit full maturity a decade after the vintage. It will last for 30+ years. ” 98 points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, December 2023 “Wonderful freshness, with firm, plush tannins” “The 2021 'Cœur de Vallée' is deep garnet-purple in color. After a little swirling, the nose erupts with scents of boysenberry preserves and blackcurrant jelly leading to nuances of wild sage, violets, and underbrush plus a hint of tapenade. The medium to full-bodied palate has wonderful freshness, with firm, plush tannins and bags of black fruit and mineral layers, finishing on a lingering mineral note ” 98 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, February 2024 About Oakville - Napa Valley Oakville, located in the heart of the region, represents some of the greatest, most powerful wines in Napa Valley. It is this part of Napa Valley that has established itself as a leading producer of Cabernet Sauvignon, resulting in internationally recognized, award-winning wines. With equally powerful regions surrounding Oakville, including Rutherford, Yountville and St. Helena, the Oakville AVA has managed to produce world-class wines from its unique soils and perfect heat. With a distinct combination of clay, loam and sandy soils, the Oakville region has managed to produce highly complex and structured Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Chardonnay. It is these Bordeaux