Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Estate Cuvee, Napa Valley, USA 2023 Chateau Labegorce and plush in the mouth

and plush in the mouth

Fruit comes from three cru sites: Coste di Vergne

highlighted by peach

Having retained all its youthful acidity because there was no malolactic fermentation

fermented without additions and bottled before it’s finished

Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard Estate Cuvee, Napa Valley, USA 2023 Chateau Labegorce and plush in the mouthIncredible stuff, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Cuve (aged 19 months in 70% new French oak) offers up loads of cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and lead pencil shaving like aromatics in a medium to full bodied, pure, focused, oh, so layered, elegant package. It has some upfront charm yet the balance and purity to evolve gracefully for 15 20 years. Drink 2025 2045. Jeb Dunnuck