St. Supéry Estate Vineyards
Élu Napa Valley Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
St. Supéry – Élu Red Blend 2019
Napa Valley, California – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
Élu (“the chosen one” in French) is St. Supéry’s flagship red blend, crafted from their estate vineyards in Rutherford and Dollarhide Ranch. The 2019 vintage is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (≈68%), with Merlot (≈15%), Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc completing the Bordeaux-inspired blend. It’s a wine that epitomizes both power and refinement, showing off the estate’s mastery of blending.
Aromas & Flavors
The bouquet opens with black cherry, cassis, ripe plum, and blueberry, interwoven with espresso, graphite, and a touch of violet. On the palate, dark fruits remain at the core, layered with cocoa, cedar, anise, and subtle tobacco. The blend strikes a beautiful harmony between ripe fruit richness and savory nuance.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and layered with polished, fine-grained tannins. There’s depth and density here, yet the wine remains elegant and balanced. The finish is long and persistent, lingering with flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, and a whisper of bay leaf.
Winemaking Notes
The estate fruit is hand-harvested and sorted, with each varietal vinified separately before blending. Aged in French oak barrels (about 60% new) for 20 months, the oak influence adds texture and spice while preserving vibrancy.
Food Pairing
This wine sings with grilled ribeye, lamb chops, venison, or braised short ribs. For a vegetarian option, try mushroom wellington or truffle risotto. It’s also an excellent match with aged cheeses like Comté or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Verdict
A commanding yet elegant Bordeaux-style blend from Napa, the 2019 Élu is polished, powerful, and beautifully expressive of Rutherford and Dollarhide terroir. Drink now with decanting, or cellar for 10–15 years to watch it evolve. Cheers!
St. Supéry – Élu Red Blend 2019
Napa Valley, California – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
Élu (“the chosen one” in French) is St. Supéry’s flagship red blend, crafted from their estate vineyards in Rutherford and Dollarhide Ranch. The 2019 vintage is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (≈68%), with Merlot (≈15%), Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc completing the Bordeaux-inspired blend. It’s a wine that epitomizes both power and refinement, showing off the estate’s mastery of blending.
Aromas & Flavors
The bouquet opens with black cherry, cassis, ripe plum, and blueberry, interwoven with espresso, graphite, and a touch of violet. On the palate, dark fruits remain at the core, layered with cocoa, cedar, anise, and subtle tobacco. The blend strikes a beautiful harmony between ripe fruit richness and savory nuance.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and layered with polished, fine-grained tannins. There’s depth and density here, yet the wine remains elegant and balanced. The finish is long and persistent, lingering with flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, and a whisper of bay leaf.
Winemaking Notes
The estate fruit is hand-harvested and sorted, with each varietal vinified separately before blending. Aged in French oak barrels (about 60% new) for 20 months, the oak influence adds texture and spice while preserving vibrancy.
Food Pairing
This wine sings with grilled ribeye, lamb chops, venison, or braised short ribs. For a vegetarian option, try mushroom wellington or truffle risotto. It’s also an excellent match with aged cheeses like Comté or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Verdict
A commanding yet elegant Bordeaux-style blend from Napa, the 2019 Élu is polished, powerful, and beautifully expressive of Rutherford and Dollarhide terroir. Drink now with decanting, or cellar for 10–15 years to watch it evolve. Cheers!
