2022 Louis Bovet Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
“Bold with with lush tannins, this richly flavored, friendly and pleasurable wine brings together dark cherries and plums, baking spices and a mocha finish.”
Member Price: $102 – $122
100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford
This wine embodies a sharp focus on aspects of Rutherford terroir. Stylistically, this wine shows finesse and balance, with dark fruit hints, savory notes and supple, well formed tannins. This wine is age-worthy and deserving of a place of honor in your cellar and on your table.
Accolades
“Savory and nicely layered, the 2022 offers terrific balance. Here, too, all the elements are well put together. Black cherry, blackberry, gravel, chocolate, lavender and sweet spice all take shape. Attractive floral overtones lift the finish."
93 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"Bold with lush tannins, this richly flavored, friendly and pleasurable wine brings together dark cherries and plums, baking spices and a mocha finish." 93 Points, Elaine Chukan Brown, Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
Concentrated aromas of savory, juicy dark fruit leap from the glass in this graceful Cabernet Sauvignon. Notes of Rhubarb, ripe plum, blackberry, and black current luxuriously spread across the palate. A touch of sweet oak spice along with clove and coffee mingle with textured, velvety tannins that are well-integrated with gentle acidity, making this an exceptional wine to enjoy now or cellar for years to come.
Vineyard Notes
The 2022 vintage was the third in a string of drought years. Despite the drought, there was well-timed Spring rain that boosted the vines’ vigor allowing for nicely established canopies for both shade and photosynthesis. The weather remained relatively mild and even, with routine fog patterns cooling nighttime and morning temperatures. At Labor Day, a significant heat wave impacted the entire Western States. At Round Pond, we sustained some heat damage but mostly came out unscathed thanks to our healthy vine canopies and overhead sprinklers. Round Pond’s “California sprawl” trellis systems provide excellent vine balance and diverse sun exposures.
Winemaker Notes
100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 20 months in 70% new oak
Technical Details
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- California
- Appellation:
- Rutherford
- Vintage:
- 2022