Focused, dusty and delightful, the 2019 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard offers that classic, mineral Red Mountain grip with hints of graphite and pencil shavings on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, the palate explodes with plenty of complexity and flavors of dark plum and black raspberry, making way for firm gripping tannins. It ends with a long, dusty, mineral finish that will allow this gorgeous wine to age gracefully for years to come.
94+ points, Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate (Oct 2022)
Tobacco, assorted red and black fruits, damp earth, and hints of truffle all emerge from the 2019 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, a pure, medium to full-bodied blend of 52% Cabernet Franc and 48% Merlot that's from a great site on Red Mountain. They've done a great job with the tannins here, and this wine brings a beautiful sense of elegance and finesse on the palate. It's already approachable, but like the other Andrew Will releases, it will evolve for 15-20 years if stored properly.
94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2022)
The 2019 Red Wine Ciel du Cheval is wickedly spicy, showing its Cabernet Franc component up front with a burst of white pepper and dried roses that gives way crushed to raspberries. This sweeps across the palate—silky and refined yet energetic, with juicy acidity and savory herbal tones that amass toward the close. It finishes long and remarkably fresh, literally leaving the mouth watering for more as gently grippy Red Mountain tannins slowly fade. This is a blend of 57% Merlot and 43% Cabernet Franc, refined in 25% new French oak for 21 months.
92 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Jan 2024)
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