L'Aventure
Chloé Paso Robles Red Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Still young - would let it ride for a few more years but still fine to drink now if impatient.
Still young - would let it ride for a few more years but still fine to drink now if impatient.
Aug 20th, 2019Happiest of birthdays to the one and only Chloe!!!
Happiest of birthdays to the one and only Chloe!!!
Oct 5th, 2014
Jeb 99 pointer, Another 2nd day wine, if you’re looking for a typical Paso Fruit bomb go to Austin Hope. If you want real wine head to L’ Aventure
Some history,
Stephan Asseo, owner and winemaker at L'Aventure Winery, began making wine in 1982, following his education at L'Ecole Oenologique de Macon, Burgundy, France. In that same year, Stephan established Domaine de Courteillac in Bordeaux. He and his family later purchased Chateau Fleur Cardinal and Chateau Robin in the Cotes de Castillion, Bordeaux. Over the next 15 years, Stephan developed into an artisan winemaker of fastidious craftsmanship and gained a reputation as a maverick vigneron. However, his true desire was to be more innovative than AOC law would allow. In 1996, this led him, his wife, Beatrice and his three children, including his daughter Chloé on a quest for a great terroir, where he could pursue his ideal as a winemaker. After searching for over a year among the world's great wine fields, ranging from South Africa to Lebanon, Argentina to Napa, they found Paso Robles. Stephan and Beatrice immediately "fell in love" with the unique terroir of west side Paso Robles. The rolling topography of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range, the deep calcareous soils, and the maritime influences of the renowned Templeton Gap all combine to produce a world class wine country, with the potential to craft some of the world's greatest blends. It is here, in Paso Robles, that Stephan and his family began their adventure, "L'Aventure" in 1998.
Jeb 99 pointer, Another 2nd day wine, if you’re looking for a typical Paso Fruit bomb go to Austin Hope. If you want real wine head to L’ Aventure
Some history,
Stephan Asseo, owner and winemaker at L'Aventure Winery, began making wine in 1982, following his education at L'Ecole Oenologique de Macon, Burgundy, France. In that same year, Stephan established Domaine de Courteillac in Bordeaux. He and his family later purchased Chateau Fleur Cardinal and Chateau Robin in the Cotes de Castillion, Bordeaux. Over the next 15 years, Stephan developed into an artisan winemaker of fastidious craftsmanship and gained a reputation as a maverick vigneron. However, his true desire was to be more innovative than AOC law would allow. In 1996, this led him, his wife, Beatrice and his three children, including his daughter Chloé on a quest for a great terroir, where he could pursue his ideal as a winemaker. After searching for over a year among the world's great wine fields, ranging from South Africa to Lebanon, Argentina to Napa, they found Paso Robles. Stephan and Beatrice immediately "fell in love" with the unique terroir of west side Paso Robles. The rolling topography of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range, the deep calcareous soils, and the maritime influences of the renowned Templeton Gap all combine to produce a world class wine country, with the potential to craft some of the world's greatest blends. It is here, in Paso Robles, that Stephan and his family began their adventure, "L'Aventure" in 1998.
Lighter than I expected, yet full of fruit. The nose is that of raspberry .
Lighter than I expected, yet full of fruit. The nose is that of raspberry .
Oct 11th, 2020First night the bottle was well enjoyed. There was a glass+ left at night’s end, so we corked it and poured a glass on day 2 to find the wine had changed quite a bit and not nearly enjoyable as day 1.
First night the bottle was well enjoyed. There was a glass+ left at night’s end, so we corked it and poured a glass on day 2 to find the wine had changed quite a bit and not nearly enjoyable as day 1.
Apr 5th, 2020This wine has a big nose, indeed! In fact, it has a Cyrano de Bergerac sized nose of black raspberry and sage. It has a medium tannic structure which is as soft as water from a limestone spring — with lots of high notes floating on top of the palate. With more calcaire piling on at the end to give it a smooth landing.
This wine has a big nose, indeed! In fact, it has a Cyrano de Bergerac sized nose of black raspberry and sage. It has a medium tannic structure which is as soft as water from a limestone spring — with lots of high notes floating on top of the palate. With more calcaire piling on at the end to give it a smooth landing.
Dec 20th, 2019Opened up a bit as we drank the bottle
Opened up a bit as we drank the bottle
Nov 24th, 2019
Big, concentrated wine. Syrah-grenache. One of my favorites from our paso trip.
Big, concentrated wine. Syrah-grenache. One of my favorites from our paso trip.
Feb 19th, 2019Delicious fruit and balanced tannins.
Delicious fruit and balanced tannins.
Dec 5th, 2018