Cuvée Arlette Acclaim
Winemaker Kit Singh has tweaked this Right Bank-style blend, but it remains solidly anchored in 49% Merlot and 29% Cabernet Franc, with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Tart, young raspberry and pomegranate fruit flavors are set against vividly crisp mineral notes. Tannins are supple and proportionate and the flavors beautifully defined. On… — P.G. Limited Selection This is a stunning Bordeaux-style blend of 57% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 2.5% each of Petit Verdot and Malbec. Tight, dark and dense, it showcases the detailed styling that epitomizes the Lauren Ashton portfolio. Perfectly ripe and perfectly proportioned, it has the power and tannin to age for decades. — P.G.
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2011 Cuvée Arlette
94 Points, Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
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2009 Cuvée Arlette
Only available at the Tasting Studio
95 Points, Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
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2011 Cuvée Arlette
94 Points, Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Winemaker Kit Singh has tweaked this Right Bank-style blend, but it remains solidly anchored in 49% Merlot and 29% Cabernet Franc, with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Tart, young raspberry and pomegranate fruit flavors are set against vividly crisp mineral notes. Tannins are supple and proportionate and the flavors beautifully defined. On… — P.G.
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2009 Cuvée Arlette
Limited Selection
Only available at the Tasting Studio
95 Points, Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
This is a stunning Bordeaux-style blend of 57% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 2.5% each of Petit Verdot and Malbec. Tight, dark and dense, it showcases the detailed styling that epitomizes the Lauren Ashton portfolio. Perfectly ripe and perfectly proportioned, it has the power and tannin to age for decades. — P.G.