Beau Vigne
Cult Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
My buddy Luke is moving to New York next week and knowing he enjoys young Napa cabs, I thought this would be a good bottle to open as a send off! This was my first Cult that I was able to purchase when visiting last year (though I’m well aware of its fanfare on here, especially from Martin “Beau Rivard” @Martin G Rivard)
Not quite pop and pour, but close. Another one of those ‘14s that epitomes the words “plush”. The fruits are so soft and pronounced...black and blue fruit, decadent milk chocolate, licorice and sweet oak. Obviously young on the palate but drinking quite well after an hour or so of being open. Lovely texture. Blueberry compote & plum on the finish. This is one of those wines that obviously benefits from time, but probably drinks better young than with substantial age. 👌
My buddy Luke is moving to New York next week and knowing he enjoys young Napa cabs, I thought this would be a good bottle to open as a send off! This was my first Cult that I was able to purchase when visiting last year (though I’m well aware of its fanfare on here, especially from Martin “Beau Rivard” @Martin G Rivard)
Not quite pop and pour, but close. Another one of those ‘14s that epitomes the words “plush”. The fruits are so soft and pronounced...black and blue fruit, decadent milk chocolate, licorice and sweet oak. Obviously young on the palate but drinking quite well after an hour or so of being open. Lovely texture. Blueberry compote & plum on the finish. This is one of those wines that obviously benefits from time, but probably drinks better young than with substantial age. 👌
Slightly green on the nose, no go for me. That blew off with a decant. Deep and heavily extracted yet light and refined when you take a sip. Traditional black and blue fruit yet, drinks more left bank with the Cab Franc peaking through.
Slightly green on the nose, no go for me. That blew off with a decant. Deep and heavily extracted yet light and refined when you take a sip. Traditional black and blue fruit yet, drinks more left bank with the Cab Franc peaking through.
Jan 25th, 2018@Martin G Rivard !!!!! Thank you for the VIP tasting hook-up! What gorgeous wines. We lucked out that they are across the street from where we are staying in Yountville. The Romeo and Cult were unreal. My wife is a zin lover and told me their zin was one of her favorites...after I tried it, I agreed! But the Cult...😍. Goodness, talk about beautiful. All the big and dark fruits on the nose and you expect it to punish the tongue with tannins, but it's super soft! What a surprise. Thank you Martin for this introduction! We will definitely be buying more!
@Martin G Rivard !!!!! Thank you for the VIP tasting hook-up! What gorgeous wines. We lucked out that they are across the street from where we are staying in Yountville. The Romeo and Cult were unreal. My wife is a zin lover and told me their zin was one of her favorites...after I tried it, I agreed! But the Cult...😍. Goodness, talk about beautiful. All the big and dark fruits on the nose and you expect it to punish the tongue with tannins, but it's super soft! What a surprise. Thank you Martin for this introduction! We will definitely be buying more!
Feb 5th, 2017It's Sunday night, why not?!?!? Excellent on all levels-
It's Sunday night, why not?!?!? Excellent on all levels-
Jan 23rd, 2017
Like Kelloggs Frosted Flakes they're Grrrrrrrrrreat!!!!!
Like Kelloggs Frosted Flakes they're Grrrrrrrrrreat!!!!!
May 28th, 2017
Haven’t had the 14 in over a year, great P&P wine.
Haven’t had the 14 in over a year, great P&P wine.
Jan 23rd, 2018
Very good but not quite as layered as I usually expect.
Very good but not quite as layered as I usually expect.
Oct 15th, 2017
Best wine of the tasting. And best value. @Martin G Rivard they know you well. Tasted with "beau".
Best wine of the tasting. And best value. @Martin G Rivard they know you well. Tasted with "beau".
Apr 29th, 2017