2014 Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA Descendientes de J. Palacios simply fruited

simply fruited

then aged in a single 5HL foudre for one year

Cote De Beaune

stir up the sedimented lees a little before opening

then 3-4 months en mass in tank before bottling unfined and unfiltered

2014 Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA Descendientes de J. Palacios simply fruited86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot Winemaking: Fermented in small open top tanks. Since the fermentation temperatures were cool, the fermentations were long and slow, mostly lasting around three weeks. The wine was pressed at dryness, blended immediately, and aged for 20 months in a combination of mostly used and a few new barrels (<20% new French oak). This wine is offered from a private cellar, Terms and