Varietal

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation

Red Mountain AVA

Aging

Drink Now or Age 10 to 20 Years

Vineyard

Grand Ciel

2015 Grand Ciel Cabernet 3L

Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2015 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon epitomizes the elegance of our estate vineyard while showcasing the power of Red Mountain and the vintage. Cabernet aromas of black currant and blackberry accompany the AVA’s typical bouquet of floral herb, dried earth and malt. Powerfully built, the wine has an awesome presence that makes way for bright fruit, cedar shavings and cassis. Wonderfully integrated and balanced despite its youth, this wine merits substantial cellaring.

$1139

96 Points

— Jeb Dunnuck, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

96 Points

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Ciel Vineyard is a brilliant wine that has both power and elegance. Crème de cassis, black cherries, scorched earth, cedar pencil shavings, and a beautiful floral (violets?) character all flow to a seamless, medium to full-bodied Cabernet that has fine tannin, impeccable balance, and a great finish. It shows the warmth yet also the classic style of this great vintage for Washington State. It will ideally be given 2-4 years of bottle age and is capable of lasting for two decades.

April 2018

Additional Scores:

94+

Vinous

94

Wine Enthusiast

Cellar Selection

Pairing Suggestion

Taleggio Ravioli with Wine Braised Lamb Shank, Butternut Squash and Cipollini Onion Rings — Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon also pairs well with earthy vegetables, Beef Short Ribs, Venison Cheeks, Lamb Shanks and Burgers.

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