Clark Claudon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 1998 (3L) Saint-Aubin Consistently prodigious and almost a

Consistently prodigious and almost a sure bet to top the scoring card of any blind tasting of this vintage as well as other years

while labeled as a simple Bourgogne rouge

From the Gallo-owned vineyard of Monte Rosso

such as tangerines and Golden Delicious apple slices

temperature-controlled fermentation 75% of the batch in stainless steel tanks and 25% in new American and French oak barrels

Clark Claudon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 1998 (3L) Saint-Aubin Consistently prodigious and almost aAn opaque purple color is accompanied by a fabulous bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, and cassis intermixed with camphor and new wood. This beautifully balanced, rich, full bodied Cabernet is a model of symmetry and purity. Clark Claudon has proven that even in what is considered an off year, amazing wines can be produced. This seamless classic can be drunk now or cellared for another 15+ years. Robert Parker 94 points