Beau Vigne
Juliet Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
13 years and the tannins have softened and the fruit is growing up. Nice spot. Especially after hours in the decanter.
13 years and the tannins have softened and the fruit is growing up. Nice spot. Especially after hours in the decanter.
Dec 23rd, 2023
Picture is from a great street vendor in NY. Focus is on flying rats. The wine is in a great spot. The nose displays kitsch and hints of tobacco. Palate is a power-play of pristine fruit, and slightly underripe tannins. Acidity acts as a counterweight to the tannins. It’s multi-layered with a seam of minerality. Leave this a little while longer if you have it, but it’s excellent now, if you like palate domination.
Picture is from a great street vendor in NY. Focus is on flying rats. The wine is in a great spot. The nose displays kitsch and hints of tobacco. Palate is a power-play of pristine fruit, and slightly underripe tannins. Acidity acts as a counterweight to the tannins. It’s multi-layered with a seam of minerality. Leave this a little while longer if you have it, but it’s excellent now, if you like palate domination.
Jul 22nd, 2019
Love these 14 that are pop and pour. First thing that jumps out is the soft velvety tannins. Rich and full blown yet soft and tamed. Not super complex yet so pleasurable. Long nuanced after taste. Fun wine.
Love these 14 that are pop and pour. First thing that jumps out is the soft velvety tannins. Rich and full blown yet soft and tamed. Not super complex yet so pleasurable. Long nuanced after taste. Fun wine.
Mar 4th, 2018Solid, and very enjoyable. Ticks all the right boxes. Half price from the winery, I couldn’t resist.
Solid, and very enjoyable. Ticks all the right boxes. Half price from the winery, I couldn’t resist.
1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 2021
Great wine! Totally forgot to record my tasting notes, but it was one of my favorites of the 12 and 13s from Beau Vigne.
Great wine! Totally forgot to record my tasting notes, but it was one of my favorites of the 12 and 13s from Beau Vigne.
1 person found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2016This wine has all the core components that we love.
The nose is dense and multi layered with jam and barrel toast. The palette is extracted to the max. Tannins are rather course, and will enable longevity. Succulent dark fruits, cassis and a hint of cloves bring up the rear. This has "born in Napa" written all over it.
@Martin G Rivard take a bow - thank you so much, AGAIN!
This wine has all the core components that we love.
The nose is dense and multi layered with jam and barrel toast. The palette is extracted to the max. Tannins are rather course, and will enable longevity. Succulent dark fruits, cassis and a hint of cloves bring up the rear. This has "born in Napa" written all over it.
@Martin G Rivard take a bow - thank you so much, AGAIN!
Big and rich this wine bursts with fruit - blueberry and blackberry - and vanilla. It literally coats your mouth. Well-rounded with tannins that will let this age well (if you can keep your hands off it). @Martin G Rivard - I LOVE this wine. Thank you for sharing this and introducing me to such a great producer.
Big and rich this wine bursts with fruit - blueberry and blackberry - and vanilla. It literally coats your mouth. Well-rounded with tannins that will let this age well (if you can keep your hands off it). @Martin G Rivard - I LOVE this wine. Thank you for sharing this and introducing me to such a great producer.
Jan 6th, 2017
Lovely Blue fruited nose. A light dusting of mocha kisses the somewhat rich dark cherry fruit on this one. Well rounded with some slight savory mint/green note. And great use of the petite Verdot adds a structural lift. A bit chewy. This is a great showing for a 2011. Has a nice life ahead.
Lovely Blue fruited nose. A light dusting of mocha kisses the somewhat rich dark cherry fruit on this one. Well rounded with some slight savory mint/green note. And great use of the petite Verdot adds a structural lift. A bit chewy. This is a great showing for a 2011. Has a nice life ahead.
Apr 14th, 2015
At Willie’s. Very excellent and well aged CA Cab with that lush floral profile but very balanced.
At Willie’s. Very excellent and well aged CA Cab with that lush floral profile but very balanced.
Feb 23rd, 2024
Beautiful, supple fruit notes and not overly tannic. Drinkable immediately and opens up easily.
Beautiful, supple fruit notes and not overly tannic. Drinkable immediately and opens up easily.
Feb 17th, 2024