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2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Chevalier

Wine Details
Place of Origin

United States

Knights Valley

Sonoma

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintages
202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007
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2023 - 2031

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Knights Valley is one of the most fascinating regions in northern California. The AVA lies just north of Calistoga and is nestled between Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill and Fountaingrove in a corner of Sonoma County that feels quite remote and pastoral. Knights Valley excels with red and white Bordeaux varieties. The reds are marked by distinctive savory and mineral notes that, at times, recall the great wines of Pessac-Léognan. Luc and Jodie Morlet’s Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Chevalier is a terrific example of what Knights Valley has to offer. This retrospective back to the inaugural 2007 provided a fascinating opportunity to see how the wine ages.

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Luc and Jodie Morlet do so many things well. I was particularly impressed with the Pinot Noirs this year. In fact, I have a slight preference for 2017 over 2016 in both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as I find the wines have a bit more focus. Readers should note that the Morlet Chardonnays can be cloudy in the glass, as they are neither fined nor filtered. Lastly, this year the Morlets are introducing second labels for both their white and red Bordeaux programs that will make these wines more accessible from a pricing perspective than they have been in the past.