97+ Point by Jeb Dunnuck & Robert Parker.
Composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux cuttings, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Morlet Estate features bold notions of crème de cassis, mocha, Black Forest cake and hoisin with hints of chargrill, sautéed herbs and truffles. While generously fruited and full-bodied, the palate reveals beautiful elegance and bags of finesse, displaying super ripe, grainy tannins with great freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced.
Winemaker Luc Morlet
Luc Morlet represents the fifth-generation of a French winemaking family, working under legendary wine consultant Jacques Boissenot (His expertise covered four of the five First Growths; Mouton, Lafite, Latour, Margaux) . In 1996 Luc relocated to Napa Valley to join Jodie, his California sweetheart. After five harvests crafting wines at Newton Vineyard alongside international consultant Michel Rolland, Luc was hired in 2001 as the winemaker for Peter Michael Winery. In 2006, as Luc transitioned to a consulting role at Peter Michael Winery (which he maintains to this day), he and Jodie founded Morlet Family Vineyards. Luc and Jodie Morlet handcraft vins de terroir and unique cuvées from the Napa Valley and Sonoma Coast.