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2022 Cuvee Le Bec Santa Ynez Valley

Expressive and complex, the 2022 Cuvée le Bec shows a deep garnet color with layered aromas of pepper, clove, allspice, and loads of dark red fruits. The mouth is round on entry and through the mid-palate, with fine tannins and vibrant acidity that keep the wine bright and lifted. Dark red fruits and spice glide across the palate through a long finish, where the flavors turn redder—freshly picked cherry, pomegranate, and raspberry linger beautifully. A standout vintage, the 2022 CLB will evolve gracefully for a decade or more.

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Critic Reviews

  • Vinous

    93 Points

  • Jeb Dunnuck

    91 Points

    Based on 52% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 12% Mourvè­dre, and 3% Counoise, the 2022 Cuvée Le Bec was 90% destemmed with 10% whole clus­ters and brought up in stain­less steel tanks. Dark­er berries, pep­pery herbs, and some South­ern Rhône-like spice all define the aro­mat­ics, and it’s medi­um-bod­ied, has ter­rif­ic puri­ty of fruit, and a charm­ing, deli­cious style. Cal­i­for­ni­a’s answer to a great Côtes du Rhône, it will drink beau­ti­ful­ly over the com­ing 3 – 5 years. Drink 2025 – 2030.

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