Mount Eden Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2013 (90% of the fruit comes

(90% of the fruit comes from En Charlemagne in Pernand with the remainder from Le Charlemagne in Aloxe

game and nutty oak on the nose

(92-94)/2027+

finessed and salty finish

Compared to the 2021-based Cramant and Les Terres Fines

Mount Eden Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2013 (90% of the fruit comesCalifornia estates do not come more classical that this one, founded in 1945 south of San Francisco, in the Santa Cruz Mountains. There's lovely savouriness and grip to these wines, and this is rounded and aromatic with fresh, juicy plum on nose and palate. The firm structure crunches pleasantly, while a vein of freshness backs up the fruit. Gentle smoke and dried tobacco play on the finish.