Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ulysses
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oakville, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98+; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95+; Wine Spectator 94; Jeb Dunnuck 93+; Wine Enthusiast 93; Wine & Spirits 93

Tasting Note
Concentrated Napa Cabernet with black cassis, black cherry and boysenberry, layered with tobacco, licorice, cedar and dark chocolate. Lavender and herbal notes, fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, soy-braised beef, rich Szechuan beef (umami-focused dishes).

Production Method
Hand-harvested, gently sorted and vinified; aged about 18–20 months in French oak (≈40% new). Minimalist intervention; estate fruit, primarily dry-farmed.

Vineyard Info
Owned and managed by Christian Moueix (Ets. Moueix) since 2008. 31.5 acres on the Oakville bench; mainly Cabernet Sauvignon. Produced and matured at Dominus; certified organic in 2021.