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Le Meilleur du Chai

2008 Napa Valley 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petite Verdot

Rombauer Vineyards Le Meilleur du Chai is a captivating red wine hailing from the renowned Napa Valley, showcasing a harmonious blend of sixty percent Cabernet Sauvignon, thirty percent Cabernet Franc, and ten percent Petite Verdot. This vintage, crafted in 2008, delivers a full-bodied experience that envelops the palate with its bold richness. The wine boasts a well-structured profile, presenting notable tannins that lend a firm backbone while seamlessly integrating with its vibrant acidity. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring luscious dark fruit flavors that are complemented by hints of herbs and spice, making it an elegant and complex offering. As a dry wine, it exudes sophistication and character, making it an excellent choice for a variety of culinary pairings or simply to savor on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Napa County
Napa County

It may be small, but when it comes to American wine regions, they do not come much bigger than Napa County. Home to the famous Napa Valley, which comprises most of its area, the Napa name has gained global recognition for its exceptional wines—especially its Bordeaux varieties. Most Napa County wineries choose to be more location-specific when labeling their wine, listing the name of sub-regions like Yountville, Los Carneros or Rutherford to capitalize on the name recognition. However, with such an abundance of high-quality grapes grown across the region, plenty of négociant winemakers blend fruit from different sub-regions. This gives Napa County wines excellent regional balance, taking advantage of different terroirs and mesoclimates.

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