L'Aventure - Estate Cuvee 2019 (750ml)

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Producer	L'Aventure
Country	United States
Region	Calfornia
Subregion	Paso Robles
Varietal	Syrah,  Cabernet Sauvignon,  Petit Verdot
Vintage	2019
Sku	38144
Size	750ml

 

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Pure perfection from Paso Robles, the 2019 Estate Cuvee checks in as 50% Syrah, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot that was raised in 81% new French oak. Incredible cassis and black berry fruits as well as violets, chocolate, graphite, and who knows what else emerges from the glass, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a concentrated yet weightless mouthfeel, building tannins, and a great finish. It’s more seamless and approachable than the more backward, structured 2018 and will have two decades of prime drinking.

Opaque ruby. A highly complex, expansive bouquet evokes smoke-accented black and blue fruits, oak spices, incense, mocha and potpourri. Sappy, sharply delineated cassis, blueberry and cherry preserve flavors show energetic mineral lift and betray no rough edges. In an ample but lively style, finishing smoky and wonderfully long, with a resonating cherry note and chewy tannins that sneak in late.

For many years Stephan Asseo’s L’Aventure has been one of, if not the pacesetter for Bordeaux-inspired wines in Paso Robles. His 2019s more than hold up that reputation. While the current set of releases show the hallmark depth and structure for which Asseo’s wines are known, the tannins are polished and well-knit, a trend here that began at least four vintages ago. They also possess the energy that marks the vintage, which makes them deceptively accessible already. That said, the L’Aventure wines have a strong track record for aging. I wouldn’t be surprised to see these 2019s drinking well past my drinking window. It’s also worth noting that while there is plenty of new oak in the equation here, it plays in harmony with the wines’ fruit, perhaps even better than was the case for the 2018s at a similar stage.

Blackcurrants, crushed stone and lavender with some rosemary. Full-bodied, yet it spirals deep and true on the palate, with creamy tannins and a dark, brooding finish. Provocative on the palate. Asphalt and spice notes. 50% syrah, 35% cabernet sauvignon and 15% petit verdot. Drinkable now or try after 2025, but you should really give this at least another five years in the bottle.

The 2019 Estate Cuvée, a blend of 50% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot, has a deep ruby-purple color and fragrant aromas of cassis, licorice, dried roses, leather and youthful new oak spice. The full-bodied palate is silky and uplifted, with fine, savory accents and a very long, mineral-driven finish. It deserves another 3-5 years in bottle and will be long lived in the cellar.  Erin Brooks