2021 Cathiard Family Estate Cathiard Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

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Vintage | 2021 |
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Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
Drink window | 2027 - 2045 |
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Description
The Cathiard family, owners of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, joined the club of Bordeaux wine growers based in California. The estate was founded in 1885 by two brothers from Scotland, James and William Rennie. The estate changed hands after Prohibition and again in the 1970s until it was purchased by the Cathiard family in 2020. The cultivation of the vines and the production of the wines are carried out according to the same values as at Château Smith Haut Lafitte: a deep respect for nature and its beauty, meticulous work on the vines and a traditional know-how that plays an important role in innovation. Located in Rutherford, this estate features 25 hectares of vineyards.
Hailing from the Rutherford and St. Helena AVAs, Cathiard Vineyard is nestled at the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains, where vintners have cultivated the land for more than a century. The Cathiard Vineyard expresses the individuality of this unique terroir. The grapes are hand-harvested from Cathiard's oldest hillside vineyard. Once the grapes reach the cellar, they are carefully destemmed and sorted to ensure that the best whole berries are used. The grapes are transferred by gravity to fermentation vats and left to soak in the cold for up to 5 days. During the fermentation process, gentle manipulations by pump-overs and punch-downs are performed to improve extraction. After 30 days in tanks, the wine is drained, pressed and undergoes natural malolactic fermentation in new French oak.
WINEMAKERS' COMMENTS Justine Labbé & Fabien Teitgen
"A wine composed of the best of its namesake, Cathiard Vineyard displays an intensity and elegance that mirror the very soul of our terroir. On the palate, the wine showcases a velvety texture with rich flavors of dark fruits, tobacco and spice. Well integrated tannins provide structure and depth while a subtle minerality adds elegance and complexity. The finish is long and lingering, embracing the finesse of old world craftsmanship."
FACT : In the Tab: Appendix you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send it to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | USA |
Region | Californie |
Appellation | Napa Valley |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2021 |
Drinking as of | 2027 |
Drinking till | 2045 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
James Suckling rating | 98 |
Vinous rating | 96 |
Professional Reviews
James Suckling
CATHIARD VINEYARD NAPA VALLEY 2021
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
CountryUnited States
RegionCalifornia
Vintage2021
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Score
99
Aromas of blackcurrants, pine needles, cedar, tree bark and fresh dark mushrooms. Some stone and black fruit, too. A very fine-grained wine, complex and refined with energy and focus. It’s elegant with a lasting finish. Hints of nutmeg and other spices at the end, with a touch of incense and sandalwood. Pure cabernet sauvignon from 45-year-old vines, the oldest hillside block at the property. 9,000 bottles made. Try after 2028.
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Vinous
(93-96+)
Drinking Window
2027 - 2041
From: The 2021 Napa Valley Cabernets, Part One (Dec 2023)
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate's top wine, is dark and mysterious to the core. Black cherry, mocha, plum, new leather, incense and dried herbs all build in grand style, supported by beams of tannin that give the wine energy and shape. This is such an impressive showing, especially considering that these barrel samples were not in the best shape when I tasted them.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2023
I have been fortunate over the years to see many new projects in Napa Valley get off the ground. Cathiard Vineyard is among the most impressive. Florence and Daniel Cathiard, best known for the wines they make at Smith Haut Lafitte in Bordeaux, purchased their Napa Valley property (formerly Flora Springs) in January 2020, brutal timing for a new venture. Even so, the Cathiards dealt with the challenge of starting their new winery during the COVID-19 lockdown and then dealt with wildfires later in the year with notable perseverance. Justine Labbé, trained at Smith Haut Lafitte runs the estate on a daily basis, with assistance from Smith Haut Lafitte Technical Director Fabien Teitgen. The first vintage is 2020, another courageous move. Then again, the Cathiards’ first vintage at Smith was 1991. The 2020s are very good wines for the year, but also naturally show the limits of the vintage. I was seriously impressed with the 2021s, which I tasted as barrel samples in Bordeaux under less-than-ideal conditions. I am very much looking forward to tasting those wines in finished form. Bravo.
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The Cathiard family, owners of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, joined the club of Bordeaux wine growers based in California. The estate was founded in 1885 by two brothers from Scotland, James and William Rennie. The estate changed hands after Prohibition and again in the 1970s until it was purchased by the Cathiard family in 2020. The cultivation of the vines and the production of the wines are carried out according to the same values as at Château Smith Haut Lafitte: a deep respect for nature and its beauty, meticulous work on the vines and a traditional know-how that plays an important role in innovation. Located in Rutherford, this estate features 25 hectares of vineyards.
Hailing from the Rutherford and St. Helena AVAs, Cathiard Vineyard is nestled at the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains, where vintners have cultivated the land for more than a century. The Cathiard Vineyard expresses the individuality of this unique terroir. The grapes are hand-harvested from Cathiard's oldest hillside vineyard. Once the grapes reach the cellar, they are carefully destemmed and sorted to ensure that the best whole berries are used. The grapes are transferred by gravity to fermentation vats and left to soak in the cold for up to 5 days. During the fermentation process, gentle manipulations by pump-overs and punch-downs are performed to improve extraction. After 30 days in tanks, the wine is drained, pressed and undergoes natural malolactic fermentation in new French oak.
WINEMAKERS' COMMENTS Justine Labbé & Fabien Teitgen
"A wine composed of the best of its namesake, Cathiard Vineyard displays an intensity and elegance that mirror the very soul of our terroir. On the palate, the wine showcases a velvety texture with rich flavors of dark fruits, tobacco and spice. Well integrated tannins provide structure and depth while a subtle minerality adds elegance and complexity. The finish is long and lingering, embracing the finesse of old world craftsmanship."
FACT : In the Tab: Appendix you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send it to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | USA |
Region | Californie |
Appellation | Napa Valley |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2021 |
Drinking as of | 2027 |
Drinking till | 2045 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
James Suckling rating | 98 |
Vinous rating | 96 |
James Suckling
CATHIARD VINEYARD NAPA VALLEY 2021
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
CountryUnited States
RegionCalifornia
Vintage2021
CHECK PRICE
DOWNLOAD SHELFTALKER
Score
99
Aromas of blackcurrants, pine needles, cedar, tree bark and fresh dark mushrooms. Some stone and black fruit, too. A very fine-grained wine, complex and refined with energy and focus. It’s elegant with a lasting finish. Hints of nutmeg and other spices at the end, with a touch of incense and sandalwood. Pure cabernet sauvignon from 45-year-old vines, the oldest hillside block at the property. 9,000 bottles made. Try after 2028.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
(93-96+)
Drinking Window
2027 - 2041
From: The 2021 Napa Valley Cabernets, Part One (Dec 2023)
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate's top wine, is dark and mysterious to the core. Black cherry, mocha, plum, new leather, incense and dried herbs all build in grand style, supported by beams of tannin that give the wine energy and shape. This is such an impressive showing, especially considering that these barrel samples were not in the best shape when I tasted them.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2023
I have been fortunate over the years to see many new projects in Napa Valley get off the ground. Cathiard Vineyard is among the most impressive. Florence and Daniel Cathiard, best known for the wines they make at Smith Haut Lafitte in Bordeaux, purchased their Napa Valley property (formerly Flora Springs) in January 2020, brutal timing for a new venture. Even so, the Cathiards dealt with the challenge of starting their new winery during the COVID-19 lockdown and then dealt with wildfires later in the year with notable perseverance. Justine Labbé, trained at Smith Haut Lafitte runs the estate on a daily basis, with assistance from Smith Haut Lafitte Technical Director Fabien Teitgen. The first vintage is 2020, another courageous move. Then again, the Cathiards’ first vintage at Smith was 1991. The 2020s are very good wines for the year, but also naturally show the limits of the vintage. I was seriously impressed with the 2021s, which I tasted as barrel samples in Bordeaux under less-than-ideal conditions. I am very much looking forward to tasting those wines in finished form. Bravo.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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