2018 Purlieu Teucer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2018 Purlieu Teucer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon emerges from one of Napa Valley's most celebrated recent vintages — a year of ideal growing conditions that produced wines of exceptional richness, structure, and aging potential. Purlieu Wines, the project of French-trained winemaker Julien Fayard, is defined by its commitment to vineyard-specific winemaking: small lots, close grower relationships, and a philosophy that places the character of each site above all else. The Teucer Vineyard is a prized Napa Valley address, delivering Cabernet Sauvignon of remarkable depth and definition, shaped by the appellation's warm days, cool nights, and the unique soil composition that gives each Purlieu bottling its distinct identity.

Rated 92 points by Jeb Dunnuck, the 2018 Purlieu Teucer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of impressive concentration and elegance — dark cassis, ripe plum, and black cherry are woven through with notes of graphite, cedar, and subtle spice, while the palate delivers the firm, polished tannins and long, mineral-driven finish that define great Napa Cabernet. Now entering its ideal drinking window, this is a wine that rewards both immediate enjoyment with a generous decant and continued cellaring for those who prefer to watch it evolve. Pair with a dry-aged ribeye, braised short ribs, or a rich lamb preparation for a truly memorable experience.