Grand Rêve Vintners / Force Majeure

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Collaboration Series I Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.36 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Have only tried the IV and VI before so was very excited to try out the I especially since it is the only bottle I have. Color is dark ruby red with some blue or purple hues. Nose starts with dark berries and dark chocolates, as it opens up some slight greenery and espresso. Will be great with more air time, still a little tight. The palate had dark chocolate, dark berries, smooth and flows nicely together. Moderate tannins with a full body that follows through with a long lingering finish. Very well integrated with some furriness on the tongue due to tannins. Overall a great wine that I would love to try again. Has the potential to improve on day 2 or day 3.

Have only tried the IV and VI before so was very excited to try out the I especially since it is the only bottle I have. Color is dark ruby red with some blue or purple hues. Nose starts with dark berries and dark chocolates, as it opens up some slight greenery and espresso. Will be great with more air time, still a little tight. The palate had dark chocolate, dark berries, smooth and flows nicely together. Moderate tannins with a full body that follows through with a long lingering finish. Very well integrated with some furriness on the tongue due to tannins. Overall a great wine that I would love to try again. Has the potential to improve on day 2 or day 3.

Nov 1st, 2015
Doug Sayed

Savory dark fruits with a balanced structure and a very nice finish. Drinking well now. 2009 vintage.

Savory dark fruits with a balanced structure and a very nice finish. Drinking well now. 2009 vintage.

Mar 16th, 2019
Hugh O'Riordan

This 2009 is. Wonderful deep chocolate cab . Really good juice.

This 2009 is. Wonderful deep chocolate cab . Really good juice.

Feb 2nd, 2019
Ricky Sharp

Ricky had this 10 years ago

Ricky had this 10 years ago

Nov 2nd, 2014
Jordan Franceschini

Jordan had this 10 years ago

Jordan had this 10 years ago

Oct 12th, 2014