Château Boswell

Estate Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.437 ratings
9.45 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Shawn R

Big and brawny with 10 years ahead of it... sweet kirsch, blackcurrants, sandalwood and dried flowers. Striking on the palate.

Big and brawny with 10 years ahead of it... sweet kirsch, blackcurrants, sandalwood and dried flowers. Striking on the palate.

Jun 29th, 2020
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

The nose reveals dark currants with some cassis layered over the top. Ripe, deeply rich fruit; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, blue fruits and candied strawberries on the edges. Dark chocolate bar, mocha bar, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, light caramel, dark rich soils, very light herbaceous, whiff of mint, saddle-wood, fresh tobacco, touch of dark crushed rocks, fresh, blue, red, dark red floral bouquet with violets.

The body just full and very soft, dry and dusty. Beautiful structure, tension, well balanced, excellent length. Ripe, deeply rich fruit; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, blue fruits and candied strawberries on the edges. Dark chocolate bar, mocha bar, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, light caramel, black licorice, dark rich soils, very light herbaceous, whiff of mint, saddle-wood, cedar comes on, fresh tobacco, touch of dark crushed rock powder, fresh, blue, red, dark red floral bouquet with violets. The acidity is beautiful. The finish is really nice but needs to be held 12–15 years in bottle to show you how truly beautiful it will become. It’s deep and dark and persists several minutes.

Photos of, Chateau Boswell, their immaculately clean barrel room, Estate fruit ready to be harvested and a side view of the Chateau.

The nose reveals dark currants with some cassis layered over the top. Ripe, deeply rich fruit; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, blue fruits and candied strawberries on the edges. Dark chocolate bar, mocha bar, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, light caramel, dark rich soils, very light herbaceous, whiff of mint, saddle-wood, fresh tobacco, touch of dark crushed rocks, fresh, blue, red, dark red floral bouquet with violets.

The body just full and very soft, dry and dusty. Beautiful structure, tension, well balanced, excellent length. Ripe, deeply rich fruit; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, blue fruits and candied strawberries on the edges. Dark chocolate bar, mocha bar, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, light caramel, black licorice, dark rich soils, very light herbaceous, whiff of mint, saddle-wood, cedar comes on, fresh tobacco, touch of dark crushed rock powder, fresh, blue, red, dark red floral bouquet with violets. The acidity is beautiful. The finish is really nice but needs to be held 12–15 years in bottle to show you how truly beautiful it will become. It’s deep and dark and persists several minutes.

Photos of, Chateau Boswell, their immaculately clean barrel room, Estate fruit ready to be harvested and a side view of the Chateau.

Jan 27th, 2019
Alicia Cypress

Tasted in the caves at Chateau Boswell last week! Slightly leaner in style, the 40 percent cab franc in this year's blend tempers the richness and adds a really nice finesse! Definitely drinkable in the near term but with a little age, this will be beautiful!

Tasted in the caves at Chateau Boswell last week! Slightly leaner in style, the 40 percent cab franc in this year's blend tempers the richness and adds a really nice finesse! Definitely drinkable in the near term but with a little age, this will be beautiful!

Dec 20th, 2016
Punky Mahle

Insanely delicious

Insanely delicious

Oct 10th, 2014
Marshall Parrish

Big and fruity. Atlanta High Museum Wine Auction

Big and fruity. Atlanta High Museum Wine Auction

Mar 29th, 2014
Derek Thornhill

epic

Sep 25th, 2018
Bodil Martin

Great wine!!🍷🍷🍷🍷

Great wine!!🍷🍷🍷🍷

Sep 2nd, 2018
Julia Yu

Delicious. Great with steak.

Delicious. Great with steak.

Sep 10th, 2017
Jake Stroud

Moldy label but great inside!

Moldy label but great inside!

May 6th, 2017
Bodil Martin

So much wine, so much time!!
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So much wine, so much time!!
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Nov 18th, 2016