BLANKIET PROPRIETARY RED NAPA VALLEY 750 ml

Description

Discover the Blankiet Proprietary Red from Napa Valley, a masterful Bordeaux-style blend emerging from one of California's most privileged corners. Perched on the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains overlooking Yountville, Blankiet Estate draws its lifeblood from Paradise Hills Vineyard. This intimate 6.5-hectare site sprawls across steep hillsides, positioned just above the historic Napanook parcel of Dominus Estate, first planted in 1838 by George C. Yount, Yountville's founding figure.

The vineyard's eastern orientation captures the gentle morning light while escaping the midday blaze, cooled by persistent breezes sweeping in from San Pablo Bay. Spanning three volcanic knolls, the terrain reveals a mosaic of soils—from shattered rock and ash to dense clay layers—each fostering a unique microclimate. This diversity yields three standout wines, each carving its own path in expression.

Crafted under the precise eye of winemaker Graeme MacDonald and owner Claude Blankiet, this proprietary red centers on Cabernet Sauvignon, woven seamlessly with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The result pulses with refined intensity, balancing formidable depth and graceful poise.

Jeb Dunnuck awards it 97+ points, praising its medium to full-bodied profile bursting with cassis, graphite, lead pencil shavings, and tobacco leaf. Echoing the elegance of a stellar Château Lafite vintage, it unfolds gradually across the palate, wrapped in ripe tannins, a fluid texture, and a lingering close that captivates.

From California's Napa Valley heartland, this United States gem arrives in a classic 750 ml bottle at 14.50% ABV, ready to elevate your collection or a special gathering. Priced at $472.99, it promises an expedition into terroir-driven excellence, where every sip reveals the estate's singular harmony.

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