Morlet Family Vineyards

Mon Chevalier Cabernet Sauvignon

9.224 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Joe Lucca

One of the sexiest wines I’ve had in a while, and that’s saying something. Velvet smoking jacket cool. The nose is campfire, pen ink, toasty oak, briary berries, cherry cordial, freshly turned soil. The palate is a cacophony of flavors; rich and reduced red berries, blueberry pie, leather, warm spices, cedar, red and black currants, beef jerky, menthol, earthy minerals, charcoal smoke, river stones, fresh tobacco leaf, black plum skin. Says goodbye with a very firm handshake. Finish lasts for a solid 2 minutes. Took about a 4 hour decant to really strut its stuff. A relative baby; she’ll continue to evolve for another decade or two. Not quite ready for marriage; but right now is a great time to go for a spin with this fun, racy young woman. Thank you @David L for gifting this beauty. Wishing you and Kristen a very Happy Holiday Season.

One of the sexiest wines I’ve had in a while, and that’s saying something. Velvet smoking jacket cool. The nose is campfire, pen ink, toasty oak, briary berries, cherry cordial, freshly turned soil. The palate is a cacophony of flavors; rich and reduced red berries, blueberry pie, leather, warm spices, cedar, red and black currants, beef jerky, menthol, earthy minerals, charcoal smoke, river stones, fresh tobacco leaf, black plum skin. Says goodbye with a very firm handshake. Finish lasts for a solid 2 minutes. Took about a 4 hour decant to really strut its stuff. A relative baby; she’ll continue to evolve for another decade or two. Not quite ready for marriage; but right now is a great time to go for a spin with this fun, racy young woman. Thank you @David L for gifting this beauty. Wishing you and Kristen a very Happy Holiday Season.

Dec 22nd, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

On the nose; ripe, powerful, blackberries, spiced black plum, dark liqueured cherries, baked strawberries, mocha chocolate, dark chocolate, cinnamon, clove, vanilla, haunting blue fruits, river stones, crushed rocks, chocolate pudding, spice-box, fresh tobacco leaf, graphite, violet and fresh dark floral bouquet. The palate is just starting to nicely resolve. It’s thick, rich and powerful with dusty tannins. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, baked strawberries, boysenberries, blue fruits that come & go, mocha, dark chocolate, caramel, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon stick, chocolate pudding, spice-box, graphite, fresh tobacco leaf, dark dry earth, stones, crushed rocks, dry herbs, spearmint, underbrush, violets & fresh dark florals, round acidity, big structure, long length, perfect tension, long, round, rich and very elegant long beautifully polished finish. It’s in its first year of good drinking with another 15 years plus of good drinking ahead. It has the potential for 2-3 more points with 5-8 more years in the bottle. Photos of their property and Owner/Winemaker Luc Morlet.

On the nose; ripe, powerful, blackberries, spiced black plum, dark liqueured cherries, baked strawberries, mocha chocolate, dark chocolate, cinnamon, clove, vanilla, haunting blue fruits, river stones, crushed rocks, chocolate pudding, spice-box, fresh tobacco leaf, graphite, violet and fresh dark floral bouquet. The palate is just starting to nicely resolve. It’s thick, rich and powerful with dusty tannins. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, baked strawberries, boysenberries, blue fruits that come & go, mocha, dark chocolate, caramel, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon stick, chocolate pudding, spice-box, graphite, fresh tobacco leaf, dark dry earth, stones, crushed rocks, dry herbs, spearmint, underbrush, violets & fresh dark florals, round acidity, big structure, long length, perfect tension, long, round, rich and very elegant long beautifully polished finish. It’s in its first year of good drinking with another 15 years plus of good drinking ahead. It has the potential for 2-3 more points with 5-8 more years in the bottle. Photos of their property and Owner/Winemaker Luc Morlet.

Dec 16th, 2017
Benjamin Keator

Obviously still plenty of fruit, but it is clear the quality is very high. Great complexity

Obviously still plenty of fruit, but it is clear the quality is very high. Great complexity

Apr 23rd, 2017
dk bowman

Way too young -- very tight and sour. But you can tell 7+ years from now, probably great.

Way too young -- very tight and sour. But you can tell 7+ years from now, probably great.

Dec 31st, 2012
Greg Koslosky

Greg had this 9 years ago

Greg had this 9 years ago

Aug 15th, 2015
john&stacy brilliantmistakewines

john&stacy had this 10 years ago

john&stacy had this 10 years ago

Nov 9th, 2014
Lars Ryssdal

General Manager Ackerman Family Vineyards

8.6

Lars had this 11 years ago

Lars had this 11 years ago

Mar 30th, 2014
Greg Giere

Greg had this 11 years ago

Greg had this 11 years ago

Oct 28th, 2013
Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.4

Ki had this 11 years ago

Ki had this 11 years ago

Oct 26th, 2013
Christina C. Lynn

Christina had this 4 years ago

Christina had this 4 years ago

Jun 6th, 2020