2021 L'Aventure Estate Cuvee

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 100 WA 98 JS 97 VN 97
JD 100

jebdunnuck.com, August 2023

Pure perfection from this talented team, the 2021 Estate Cuvee checks in as 50% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Petit Verdot that was raised in 80% new French oak. Absolutely incredible aromatics of crème de...
WA 98

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2023

The 2021 Estate Cuvée (a 20th-anniversary edition) is composed of 50% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Petit Verdot. Its aromas are highly complex and pure! Chocolate-covered cherry and crushed blueberry scents are...
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, September 2023

Immediately seductive and perfumed on the nose with aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, cassis, violets, cedar and plenty of sweet oak spices. It's full-bodied with knit-tight tannins and a velvety texture. Spicy and...
VN 97

Vinous, July 2024

The 2021 Estate Cuvée sports a blue label signifying its 20th anniversary. It's darkly floral and stoney upon opening with notes of dusty sage, black earth and currants. This is deeply textural, velvety and supple, like...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region Central Coast
Appellation San Luis Obispo
Sub-appellation Paso Robles
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.9%
Closure Cork

The 2021 L'Aventure Estate Cuvee is a proprietary blend produced in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, California. This red wine, bottled with a cork closure, boasts an alcohol content of 14.9%. Crafted from 50% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Petit Verdot, this wine has garnered exceptional reviews from prominent wine critics.

Jeb Dunnuck awarded the 2021 Estate Cuvee a perfect score of 100 points. He described it as "pure perfection from this talented team," highlighting its "absolutely incredible aromatics of crème de cassis, blueberries, violets, ground pepper, and graphite." Dunnuck noted the wine's full-bodied nature, seamless and elegant mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and a deep, layered mid-palate. He emphasized the wine's rare combination of power and elegance, stating it offers pleasure today but will benefit from 3-4 years of cellaring and could evolve for at least two decades. (jebdunnuck.com, 8/30/2023)

James Suckling provided a near-perfect score of 97 points, praising the wine's immediately seductive and perfumed nose with aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, cassis, violets, cedar, and sweet oak spices. He described the wine as full-bodied with knit-tight tannins and a velvety texture, featuring a spicy and vibrant profile with good vitality and controlled power. Suckling recommended trying the wine after 2026 to fully appreciate its concentrated and energetic finish. (jamessuckling.com, 9/11/2023)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also lauded the 2021 Estate Cuvee, awarding it 98 points. They noted the wine's 20th-anniversary edition and praised its highly complex and pure aromas, including chocolate-covered cherry, crushed blueberry, thyme, sage, vanilla, dark spices, and violet perfume. The review highlighted the wine's polished and effortlessly balanced palate, powdery tannins, bright acidity, and long, spice-laden finish. The publication emphasized the wine's elegance and expressiveness, predicting its longevity in the cellar. (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 12/29/2023)

In summary, the 2021 L'Aventure Estate Cuvee stands out as an exceptional wine with a blend that showcases both power and elegance. With accolades from top reviewers, this wine is poised to be a standout in any collection, offering immediate pleasure and promising long-term aging potential.