Patrimony (Daou), Caves des Lions other_regions_australia with its smoke

with its smoke

The wine is powerful

going very long and earthy in the finish

a delightful nutty essence and a kiss of phenolic bitterness that gradually glides to a soft

Patrimony (Daou), Caves des Lions other_regions_australia with its smokeGorgeous black fruits, chocolate, tobacco, iron, and spicy oak define the 2018 Caves Des Lions, a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc brought up all in new French oak. Concentrated, full bodied, flawlessly balanced, and elegant, it has a focused, straight, elegant texture, plenty of structure, and a great finish. It's going to benefit from 2 3 years of bottle age, if not more, and keep for two decades.