Venge 'Silencieux' Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 - 750ml

93pts Jeb Dunnuck 

The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Silencieux offers cassis and juicy blue fruits, sappy violets, and floral nuances in this medium to full-bodied, pure, balanced, elegant 2023. Based on 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Merlot and aged 19 months in 65% new French oak, it has nicely integrated acidity, fine tannins, and a great finish. Drink this over the coming 10-12 years or more. Drink 2025-2037.

Winemaker Notes

Wonderfully aromatic and expressive, this wine opens with scents of sweet cassis, anise, blackberries, roasted coffee, blue herbs and barrel vanillin. On the palate, the tannins are firm, upfront and balanced throughout, with all pockets of the mouth left yearning for another sip. Full-bodied and extracted with ripe black fruit, blueberries, charred caramel and a delightful hint of fresh herbs that concentrate into a lengthy finish. This wine is approachable upon release and cellar worthy in proper aging conditions.

Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot