2021 Purlieu “Le Pich” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

The 2021 Le Pich Cabernet Sauvignon delivers an ideal balance of vibrant freshness and delectable ripeness. On the nose, inviting blue and black fruits swirl with graphite minerality and a warm touch of baking spice. The palate brings a bright surge of black plum and wild blueberry that expands into complex notes of mocha, dried thyme, and a hint of leather. Lithe, fine-grain tannins and dynamic energy propel this medium-bodied wine into a long, fresh finish of dried blueberry, raspberry preserves, and clove.

Originally from France, Julien began his career as a winemaker producing quality rosé at his family’s winery in Provence. In Bordeaux he worked at Lafite Rothschild and Smith Haut Laffite before relocating to Napa Valley. In Napa, he was Philippe Melka’s director of winemaking for a few years before launching his own projects.