Tech Notes
Wine Details
By Fleury Estate
2013 'Passionne' Napa Valley
Wine Details
Sourced from vineyards owned and purchased by Fleury Estate, the 'Passionne' is a Bordeaux-style wine of distinction. The Fleury Estate 'Passionne' is a harmonious blend, highlighting the king of all grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon. A beautiful dark color sets the stage. Blending varietals at select percentages combines a deep, full core and nuanced notes in a wonderful, enticing medley. Layers of dark fruit, mocha, spices, and stunning intensity complement a silky and elegant palate.
Vintage Notes
An ideal season marked by dry conditions and a long and sunny summer. Sugar levels needed to be watched with diligence, presenting a challenge versus patience and the pursuit of ripeness. One of the earliest vintages presented quality wine grapes across the board. Ideal weather conditions allowed us to pick each variety at peak flavor levels and phenolic maturity. The tannin development and structure resulted in big wines with much opulence and complexity. The fruit came in incredibly clean, allowing for extended fermentation periods. The resulting wines are dense and rich, with ripe tannins.
Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested and picked at night. Hand sorted while still cold from the field. Fermented in small, closed-top stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. Five-day cold-soak with 24 to 32 days of total maceration. Gentle pump-overs and delestage. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Technical Details
Varieties: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Petit Verdot, 12% Malbec, 6% Merlot
Aging: 22 months in 75% new French oak barrels from select artisan coopers
Filtering: Bottled unfined and unfiltered
Tasting Notes
A deep set garnet in color, the 2013 Passionne embodies elegance and refinement for a wine of this size and depth. Flavorful plum, blackberry, and currant tiers entangle while subtle touches of black licorice, earth, and lavender harmoniously linger in the aftertaste. An eclectic bouquet creates a vibrant, nuanced, mouth-filling, focused palate. The densely textured palate is balanced by vibrant acidity, ripe tannins, and a gracefully long, pure finish. It is a wine of stunning intensity, focus, and depth. Bountiful in nature, velvety yet stately, this profoundly balanced expression of Cabernet Sauvignon lends itself to being drinkable today but also promises a long life in the cellar.
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Region:
North Coast
Vintage:
2013
Grape:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Merlot
Country:
United States
Unit Size:
750.00 ML
Alcohol Percentage:
14.50
Appellation:
Napa Valley