Morlet 2014 Coeur De Vallée Cabernet Sauvignon |Oakville

When we tasted Luc Morlet’s 2014 Coeur De Vallee Cabernet from the iconic To-Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, the flavors were so profound and penetrating that they cut right through everything else we previously tasted.

Emerging from one of the best blocks in To-Kalon Vineyard, the 100 case production 2014 Coeur De Vallee vividly depicts the incredible interaction of the well-drained, clay, gravelly, volcanic soils, and the site’s distinct micro-climate.

The 2014 is made in a deep, enchanting style that’s both penetrating, regal, and elegant.

Luc is one of the world’s greatest winemakers and he has extensive winemaking experience in Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, & Southern France.

In 1996 Luc replaced John Kongsgaard as winemaker at Newton Cellars through the 2000 vintage, and in 2001 Luc joined Peter Michael Winery, continuing the legacy of Helen Turley and Mark Aubert, where he crafted the highly-rated Peter Michael wines from 2001 through 2005.

From JebDunnuck.com, “…boasts an incredibly sexy, full-bodied, thrillingly textured profile as well as to-die-for notes of blueberries, black cherries, dried herbs, and flowers. This powerful, blockbuster-styled beauty checks in near the top of the vintage, and while already drinking beautifully, it will keep for 15-20 years.”
97 Points

From RobertParker.com, “…The wine is incredibly complex with a dense purple color, a striking bouquet of violets, forest floor, licorice, fruitcake, blackberry and blackcurrants. It is powerful and rich with supple tannins and extraordinary concentration and purity. This is a magnificent wine to drink over the next 25 or more years.” 96 Points