‘Passionnément’ - Morlet Family Vineyards

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc

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‘Passionnément’

Oakville, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

“Pure perfection and incredible in every way. This is Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at its finest.” “Pure magic in a glass and tops out on my scale. Reminding me of some of the older Harlan Estate releases with its massive yet seamless style.”

Jeb Dunnuck, June 2019 & Jan. 2021

Crafted with the passionate, uncompromised and ongoing pursuit of quality, this judicious blend comes from the finest barrels demonstrating the synergy among our estate vineyards on the Oakville Bench and on the foothills of Knights Valley and St. Helena. As the French say, “Je t’aime, un peu, beaucoup, passionnément!” (I love you, a little, a lot, passionately!) This special wine is dedicated to Luc’s wife, Jodie Morlet. It is ‘Passionately’ or ‘Passionnément.’

Winemaker notes:

Dark purple with an intense and complex bouquet of red, black and blueberries intermixed with notes of crème de cassis, plum, cedar and a hint of cigar box. Full-bodied, the palate is reminiscent of the nose, with a creamy texture and a great intensity. The luscious tannins, intense aromatic complexity and opulence create a flamboyant yet harmonious ensemble, leading to a very long, complex and smooth finish. The ‘nec plus ultra’ ‘Passionnément’ will age gracefully for decades.

Luc Morlet

Property Name

‘Passionnément’

Name meaning

Passionately; named in honor of Jodie Morlet

Varietal composition

Cabernet Sauvignon

Type of wine

Cuvée selection

Appellation

Napa Valley

Vineyard singularity

Select barrels from Morlet Family ‘Cœur de Vallée’ ‘Morlet Estate’ & ‘Mon Chevaler’ estate vineyards

Farming

Organic & sustainable farming by full-time, year-round Morlet Farming team

Typical harvest date

September-October

Picking

Night pick; manual; small lugs; refrigerated truck

Sorting

Cluster-by-cluster & berry-per-berry by hand; Le Trieur™

Fermentation

Through native yeast; punch downs in stainless steel tanks & Darnajou French oak puncheons; Gyrobox™

Upbringing

16 months in French oak barrels from selected artisan coopers

Bottling

Unfined, unfiltered

Ideal cellaring

5 to 10 years after harvest date

Arc of aging

30+ years

Serving

61-64°F (16-18°C); Decant 1 hour prior to serving