2013 Ulysses (1500 ml)

2013 Ulysses (1500 ml)

2013 Ulysses (1500 ml)

Napa valley, California, USA, 1500ml
尤利西斯
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Description

The 2012 Ulysses (800 cases) is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest other Bordeaux varietals. A structured, dense purple wine that displays plenty of cedar wood, crème de cassis, licorice and graphite, the wine is full-bodied, rich, backward and dense, but beautifully pure fruit and an almost Pontet-Canet-like purity and density are hallmarks of this brilliant wine. Forget it for 4-5 years and drink it over the following 20-25. I had the privilege to taste this new estate vineyard wine from Christian Moueix several months before the 2012 would be released. Moueix purchased the old Schmidt Ranch, which is just to the north of his iconic Napanook vineyard. The AVA is different, as he is on the southern border of the Oakville appellation. This is pure valley floor soil with great drainage, just to the south of Martha's Vineyard and the famous To Kalon of both Mondavi and Andy Beckstoffer. Several vintages have been made, but not yet released. The first official release is the 2012. This is a completely different style of wine than those produced at Dominus. While the property is much smaller (40 acres vs. the very large Napanook vineyard), a similar élevage is employed, with 40% to 50% new French oak, and bottling after the wine spends 20 months in wood. Moueix told me that the site, even though it is so close to Napanook, is warmer in the summer by several degrees and colder in the winter, Additionally, the soils are deeper. What Moueix has done is produce a wine that is in complete contrast to Dominus. The wines of Dominus are known for their silky complexity, and even though there is virtually no Merlot in any of the top vintages, they always have an almost Pomerol-like lushness and opulence. Ulysses, on the other hand, is a Napa version of a first or second growth Pauillac. The crème de cassis, the licorice, the purity and the graphite notes are present in all three of these vintages, just in varying degrees.
  • Alcohol %: 15%
  • Decant Time: 2 hours
  • Taste: Black cherry, Truffle, Graphite, Tobacco, Savory herbs, Iron
  • Food Matching: Grilled steak, Roasted lamb, Mushroom risotto, Aged hard cheeses
  • Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Cabernet Franc , Petit Verdot ,

 

Tasting note

2013年的尤利西斯葡萄園來自著名的奧克維爾產區,這款納帕谷葡萄酒展現了非凡的精緻與優雅。酒精度達15%,結構堅實而大膽,帶有新鮮壓榨黑櫻桃和泥土松露的口感。中等酒體,巧妙地融合了新鮮感與純淨感,酒體飽滿。複雜性由礫石、煙熏、石墨、香草、煙草和鐵質的暗示進一步增強,尾韻長而令人滿意。建議醒酒約兩小時,讓這款葡萄酒充分展現其錯綜複雜的特性,非常適合搭配烤牛排或烤羊肉等豐盛菜餚。

The 2013 Ulysses Vineyard, hailing from the esteemed Oakville appellation, is a testament to the finesse and elegance that Napa Valley wines can embody. With an alcohol content of 15%, this wine is both bold and structured, offering a palate of fresh squeezed black cherries and earthy truffle notes. It is medium-bodied, gracefully combining freshness and purity with substantial weight. The wine's complexity is further enhanced by hints of gravel, smoke, graphite, savory herbs, tobacco, and iron, culminating in a finish that is both long and satisfying. Decanting for approximately two hours will allow this wine to fully express its intricate character, making it an excellent companion to hearty dishes such as grilled steak or roasted lamb.

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