Lokoya, Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia (from purchased grapes in Chapelle

(from purchased grapes in Chapelle proper)

2011 and 2012 have been very dry years

A blend of Pinot Noir from Les Rouges Maisons (planted in 1983) and Chardonnay from Les Chemins d’Épernay (planted in 1957)

I previously reviewed the 1998 Lirac Cuvee de la Reine des Bois prior to bottling

A background whiff of menthol is present on the ripe and appealingly spicy aromas of mostly black cherry and violet

Lokoya, Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia (from purchased grapes in ChapelleLots of pine forest, savory herbs, California bay leaf, and both black and blue fruits emerge from the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain. Its another full bodied, singular wine from Chris thats perfectly balanced, with beautiful concentration and the purity and balance thats the hallmark of this great vintage. Short term cellaring will be the name of the game here and it will be long lived. Anticipated maturity, 2021 2046