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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 Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

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