Morlet Family Vineyards

Les Petits Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.350 ratings
9.17 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
Josh Morgenthau

Humongous, sweet, massive; loads of black cherry, chocolate, blackcurrant, absolutely overwhelming. Not my bag.

Humongous, sweet, massive; loads of black cherry, chocolate, blackcurrant, absolutely overwhelming. Not my bag.

Jul 6th, 2022
Elsie W

Alcoholic Beverages General Sales Manager, Safeway

9.4

Amazing wine!!! Full bodied and jammy!

Amazing wine!!! Full bodied and jammy!

Aug 19th, 2018
Carl Fischer

First time trying this wine. The Somm explained that this was made from young vines. It was pretty impressive. Dark and brooding in the glass, red fruits stand out on the nose. The palate is a touch heavy, fruit forward with dark cherries and hints of chocolate, all balanced by slight savory notes of gravel and olive, sweet tannins, great finish.

First time trying this wine. The Somm explained that this was made from young vines. It was pretty impressive. Dark and brooding in the glass, red fruits stand out on the nose. The palate is a touch heavy, fruit forward with dark cherries and hints of chocolate, all balanced by slight savory notes of gravel and olive, sweet tannins, great finish.

1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2018
John Malcolm

Blackberries, black currants, mocha, graphite, and oak. Tasty.

Blackberries, black currants, mocha, graphite, and oak. Tasty.

Jun 30th, 2024
Chris Koupal

Great, restrained Napa cab. 2014 vintage showing great right now.

Great, restrained Napa cab. 2014 vintage showing great right now.

Jan 23rd, 2022
Chris Erkel

Full bodied gem Sommelier found amongst a wine list that featured mostly young Cabs at Coles Chop House in Napa.

Full bodied gem Sommelier found amongst a wine list that featured mostly young Cabs at Coles Chop House in Napa.

Jan 13th, 2022
Laith A

Wow! Fantastic Cabernet from the younger vines at Morlet.. fruit forward and well structured with stewed dark berries, eucalyptus and light vanilla!

Wow! Fantastic Cabernet from the younger vines at Morlet.. fruit forward and well structured with stewed dark berries, eucalyptus and light vanilla!

Feb 7th, 2021
E & K G

The only Morlet made for early drinking. Fresh and vibrant red fruit but the tannins have already softened quite a lot. Makes for a great pop and pour wine at this px range.

The only Morlet made for early drinking. Fresh and vibrant red fruit but the tannins have already softened quite a lot. Makes for a great pop and pour wine at this px range.

Dec 12th, 2019
Mark Flesher

Ok. So. This wine is still on the way up. More red than black fruit here. Nose here seems quite a bit darker than the palate. Entry is young, sweet red licorice and underripe black cherry. Bit of acidity on the finish. Wine was a bit youthful but IMO this "Petit" Morlet should be called "Le Waaay Petit Morlet." Little more medium bodied than expected. QPR a bit poor here. Drink now. Better yet, sell it off.

Ok. So. This wine is still on the way up. More red than black fruit here. Nose here seems quite a bit darker than the palate. Entry is young, sweet red licorice and underripe black cherry. Bit of acidity on the finish. Wine was a bit youthful but IMO this "Petit" Morlet should be called "Le Waaay Petit Morlet." Little more medium bodied than expected. QPR a bit poor here. Drink now. Better yet, sell it off.

Oct 23rd, 2019
E & K G

Love this cuvée! Fruit and tannins well integrated! Ready to pop and pour and you can always open these young while most of Morlet’s cuvées need more time.

Love this cuvée! Fruit and tannins well integrated! Ready to pop and pour and you can always open these young while most of Morlet’s cuvées need more time.

Oct 18th, 2019