Andrew Will

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Franc Blend

9.04 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
BurgundyFan

Different than Sorella, very jammy and oaky.

Different than Sorella, very jammy and oaky.

Feb 5th, 2017
Aravind A

Pop and pour, but air only helped. On the nose: blackberry, tar, plum, smoke, cool herbal notes as well, but some vanilla and cinnamon rounding things out. On the palate: very good acidity, very dense black fruit, tar, charcoal, and excellent density, transitioning into a wall of tannin. After 12 years, this seems structured to age for a very long time. Nevertheless, fantastic right now.

Pop and pour, but air only helped. On the nose: blackberry, tar, plum, smoke, cool herbal notes as well, but some vanilla and cinnamon rounding things out. On the palate: very good acidity, very dense black fruit, tar, charcoal, and excellent density, transitioning into a wall of tannin. After 12 years, this seems structured to age for a very long time. Nevertheless, fantastic right now.

Feb 21st, 2021
Carsten Rudolph

Carsten had this a year ago

Carsten had this a year ago

Nov 25th, 2022
Marcone Oliveira

Marcone had this 3 years ago

Marcone had this 3 years ago

Dec 12th, 2020