2019 L'Aventure Winery Estate Optimus Proprietary Red

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Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | USA |
Region | |
Appellation | |
Winery | L'Aventure Winery |
Vintage | 2019 |
Grape | , Petit Verdot, Syrah-Shiraz |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (15%) |
Drink window | 2022 - 2032 |
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Description
The L' Aventure Estate Optimus is a blend of 57% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot. It has a medium ruby-purple color and pure aromas of red and black berries with earthy, autumnal notes and a hint of spice. The medium-bodied palate is grainy and fresh, with a lovely floral perfume on the long finish. French winemaker Stephan Asseo has a unique perspective on making wine in Paso Robles, having made wine in Bordeaux for 17 years before moving to California. “I moved here to have more freedom. Not to make appellation wine, but to make my own interpretation of my own terroir,” he says. “In Bordeaux, an appellation means one style of wine. I love the creativity here. In Paso, we shoot in all directions.”
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
KEY POINTS
• Owner Stephan Asseo is one of the most influential winemakers in California
• Paso Robles is often called the “Rhone” of California
• L'Aventure is located west of Paso Robles and benefits from the freshness of the ocean
• A unique terroir made of pebbly and calcareous soils on rolling hills
• Estate Cuvee and Optimus have unique blends, with Syrah, Cabernet Sauv and Petit Verdot
• Very high ratings (a few 100 points in the past decade)
• Very scarce and the xxport represents 10% of the harvest
• Only 3 Négociants in Bordeaux who are allowed to distribute wine worldwide
• There will be no 2021 release to extend the aging process
• Affordable price compared to Napa Cult wines
A summary of James Suckling's about l'Aventure and Paso Roble
“PASO ROBLES' DOBLE: FRESH AND BALANCED"
Although Paso Robles wines often come with high alcohol, that doesn't stop producers from making fresh and balanced bottles. Leading producers such as L'Aventure […] found high-pitched balance with great intensity and phenolic ripeness that offset the heat, which is barely noticeable even with high alcohol levels. “To achieve the maturity of polyphenols, we need to keep the fruit longer on the vines because of the cool nights here” said Stephane Asseo of L'Aventure, in Paso's Willow Creek district. “You have to put everything into context. We are in Paso, so we make Paso wines.” Asseo also stressed the importance of phenolic ripeness, saying it would be a mistake to harvest too early just for the sake of lower alcohol. “It is crucial to look at the maturity of polyphenols, not just Brix levels,” he said, referring to the measurement of sugar levels in grapes and wine. L'Aventure's Paso Robles Willow Creek District Cote a Cote 2020, a blend of 45 percent grenache, 30 percent syrah and 25 percent mourvedre, was the standout among the wineries' many blended wines and cabernet sauvignons.”
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | USA |
Region | Californie |
Appellation | Paso Robles |
Winery | L'Aventure Winery |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah-Shiraz |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2019 |
Drinking as of | 2022 |
Drinking till | 2032 |
Alcohol % | 15 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 92 |
James Suckling rating | 96 |
Vinous rating | 93 |
Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 92
Reviewed by:
Erin Brooks
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2022 - 2032
The 2019 Optimus is a blend of 57% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot. It has a medium ruby-purple color and pure aromas of red and black berries with earthy, autumnal accents and a streak of spice. The medium-bodied palate is grainy and fresh, with pretty floral perfume on the long finish.
Published: Mar 15, 2022
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James Suckling
L’Aventure Paso Robles Willow Creek District Optimus 2019
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
CountryUnited States
RegionCalifornia
Vintage2019
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Score
96
Extremely aromatic with ripe cherry and berry aromas, as well as flowers and citrus. Medium to full body with fine, polished tannins and a long, caressing finish. This is really well done and one of the most balanced L’Aventures I have encountered. Syrah, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot. Drinkable now, but better in two or three years.
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Vinous
93
Drinking Window
2025 - 2035
From: Paso Robles: Seductive 2018s and 2019s (Jul 2022)
Opaque violet. Spice-tinged dark berry preserves, fruitcake, incense, toasty oak and vanilla on the highly perfumed nose. Stains the palate with sappy black and blue fruit, exotic spice and floral pastille flavors, while a smoky mineral nuance adds firm back-end lift. Fleshy and deep but energetic as well, thanks to the core of juicy acidity. Finishes on a gently tannic note, displaying sharp focus and superb, dark-fruit-driven persistence. 89% new French oak.
- By Josh Raynolds on November 2021
For many years Stephan Asseo’s L’Aventure has been one of, if not the pacesetter for Bordeaux-inspired wines in Paso Robles. His 2019s more than hold up that reputation. While the current set of releases show the hallmark depth and structure for which Asseo’s wines are known, the tannins are polished and well-knit, a trend here that began at least four vintages ago. They also possess the energy that marks the vintage, which makes them deceptively accessible already. That said, the L’Aventure wines have a strong track record for aging. I wouldn’t be surprised to see these 2019s drinking well past my drinking window. It’s also worth noting that while there is plenty of new oak in the equation here, it plays in harmony with the wines’ fruit, perhaps even better than was the case for the 2018s at a similar stage.
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94
Jeb Dunnuck - 94/100
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Stephan Asseo, owner and winemaker at L'Aventure Winery, started making wine in 1982, after his education at L'Ecole Oenologique de Macon, Bourgogne, France. In the same year, Stephan founded Domaine de Courteillac in Bordeaux. He and his family later bought Chateau Fleur Cardinal and Chateau Robin in the Cotes de Castillion, Bordeaux. Over the next 15 years, Stephan developed into an artisan winemaker with exacting craftsmanship and gained a reputation as a "maverick winemaker". However, his true desire was to be more innovative than AOC law would allow. This led him, his wife Beatrice and his three children, including his daughter Chloé, on a 1996 search for a great terroir, where he could pursue his ideal as a winemaker. After searching for over a year among the world's greatest wine fields, ranging from South Africa to Lebanon, from Argentina to Napa, they found Paso Robles. Stephan and Beatrice instantly "fell in love" with the unique terroir of west side Paso Robles. The rolling topography of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the deep calcareous soils and the maritime influences of the famous Templeton Gap combine to create a world-class wine country, with the potential to make some of the world's finest blends. Here, in Paso Robles, Stephan and his family started their adventure "L'Aventure" in 1998.
The spirit of L'Aventure is most apparent in Stephan's "Paso Blends", such as Optimus and Estate Cuvée. Both wines are blends of Syrah / Cabernet Sauvignon / Petit Verdot. In these wines, as well as in our Rhône blend Côte à Côte, the blending of premium grape varieties increases the authenticity, complexity and balance of the wines. In this adventurous spirit we find the future of Paso Robles wines...great, well-balanced red blends.
The L' Aventure Estate Optimus is a blend of 57% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot. It has a medium ruby-purple color and pure aromas of red and black berries with earthy, autumnal notes and a hint of spice. The medium-bodied palate is grainy and fresh, with a lovely floral perfume on the long finish. French winemaker Stephan Asseo has a unique perspective on making wine in Paso Robles, having made wine in Bordeaux for 17 years before moving to California. “I moved here to have more freedom. Not to make appellation wine, but to make my own interpretation of my own terroir,” he says. “In Bordeaux, an appellation means one style of wine. I love the creativity here. In Paso, we shoot in all directions.”
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
KEY POINTS
• Owner Stephan Asseo is one of the most influential winemakers in California
• Paso Robles is often called the “Rhone” of California
• L'Aventure is located west of Paso Robles and benefits from the freshness of the ocean
• A unique terroir made of pebbly and calcareous soils on rolling hills
• Estate Cuvee and Optimus have unique blends, with Syrah, Cabernet Sauv and Petit Verdot
• Very high ratings (a few 100 points in the past decade)
• Very scarce and the xxport represents 10% of the harvest
• Only 3 Négociants in Bordeaux who are allowed to distribute wine worldwide
• There will be no 2021 release to extend the aging process
• Affordable price compared to Napa Cult wines
A summary of James Suckling's about l'Aventure and Paso Roble
“PASO ROBLES' DOBLE: FRESH AND BALANCED"
Although Paso Robles wines often come with high alcohol, that doesn't stop producers from making fresh and balanced bottles. Leading producers such as L'Aventure […] found high-pitched balance with great intensity and phenolic ripeness that offset the heat, which is barely noticeable even with high alcohol levels. “To achieve the maturity of polyphenols, we need to keep the fruit longer on the vines because of the cool nights here” said Stephane Asseo of L'Aventure, in Paso's Willow Creek district. “You have to put everything into context. We are in Paso, so we make Paso wines.” Asseo also stressed the importance of phenolic ripeness, saying it would be a mistake to harvest too early just for the sake of lower alcohol. “It is crucial to look at the maturity of polyphenols, not just Brix levels,” he said, referring to the measurement of sugar levels in grapes and wine. L'Aventure's Paso Robles Willow Creek District Cote a Cote 2020, a blend of 45 percent grenache, 30 percent syrah and 25 percent mourvedre, was the standout among the wineries' many blended wines and cabernet sauvignons.”
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | USA |
Region | Californie |
Appellation | Paso Robles |
Winery | L'Aventure Winery |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah-Shiraz |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2019 |
Drinking as of | 2022 |
Drinking till | 2032 |
Alcohol % | 15 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 92 |
James Suckling rating | 96 |
Vinous rating | 93 |
Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 92
Reviewed by:
Erin Brooks
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2022 - 2032
The 2019 Optimus is a blend of 57% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot. It has a medium ruby-purple color and pure aromas of red and black berries with earthy, autumnal accents and a streak of spice. The medium-bodied palate is grainy and fresh, with pretty floral perfume on the long finish.
Published: Mar 15, 2022
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James Suckling
L’Aventure Paso Robles Willow Creek District Optimus 2019
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
CountryUnited States
RegionCalifornia
Vintage2019
CHECK PRICE
DOWNLOAD SHELFTALKER
Score
96
Extremely aromatic with ripe cherry and berry aromas, as well as flowers and citrus. Medium to full body with fine, polished tannins and a long, caressing finish. This is really well done and one of the most balanced L’Aventures I have encountered. Syrah, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot. Drinkable now, but better in two or three years.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
93
Drinking Window
2025 - 2035
From: Paso Robles: Seductive 2018s and 2019s (Jul 2022)
Opaque violet. Spice-tinged dark berry preserves, fruitcake, incense, toasty oak and vanilla on the highly perfumed nose. Stains the palate with sappy black and blue fruit, exotic spice and floral pastille flavors, while a smoky mineral nuance adds firm back-end lift. Fleshy and deep but energetic as well, thanks to the core of juicy acidity. Finishes on a gently tannic note, displaying sharp focus and superb, dark-fruit-driven persistence. 89% new French oak.
- By Josh Raynolds on November 2021
For many years Stephan Asseo’s L’Aventure has been one of, if not the pacesetter for Bordeaux-inspired wines in Paso Robles. His 2019s more than hold up that reputation. While the current set of releases show the hallmark depth and structure for which Asseo’s wines are known, the tannins are polished and well-knit, a trend here that began at least four vintages ago. They also possess the energy that marks the vintage, which makes them deceptively accessible already. That said, the L’Aventure wines have a strong track record for aging. I wouldn’t be surprised to see these 2019s drinking well past my drinking window. It’s also worth noting that while there is plenty of new oak in the equation here, it plays in harmony with the wines’ fruit, perhaps even better than was the case for the 2018s at a similar stage.
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94
Jeb Dunnuck - 94/100
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Stephan Asseo, owner and winemaker at L'Aventure Winery, started making wine in 1982, after his education at L'Ecole Oenologique de Macon, Bourgogne, France. In the same year, Stephan founded Domaine de Courteillac in Bordeaux. He and his family later bought Chateau Fleur Cardinal and Chateau Robin in the Cotes de Castillion, Bordeaux. Over the next 15 years, Stephan developed into an artisan winemaker with exacting craftsmanship and gained a reputation as a "maverick winemaker". However, his true desire was to be more innovative than AOC law would allow. This led him, his wife Beatrice and his three children, including his daughter Chloé, on a 1996 search for a great terroir, where he could pursue his ideal as a winemaker. After searching for over a year among the world's greatest wine fields, ranging from South Africa to Lebanon, from Argentina to Napa, they found Paso Robles. Stephan and Beatrice instantly "fell in love" with the unique terroir of west side Paso Robles. The rolling topography of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the deep calcareous soils and the maritime influences of the famous Templeton Gap combine to create a world-class wine country, with the potential to make some of the world's finest blends. Here, in Paso Robles, Stephan and his family started their adventure "L'Aventure" in 1998.
The spirit of L'Aventure is most apparent in Stephan's "Paso Blends", such as Optimus and Estate Cuvée. Both wines are blends of Syrah / Cabernet Sauvignon / Petit Verdot. In these wines, as well as in our Rhône blend Côte à Côte, the blending of premium grape varieties increases the authenticity, complexity and balance of the wines. In this adventurous spirit we find the future of Paso Robles wines...great, well-balanced red blends.