Daou Brothers Craft Fifth Vintage of World-Class California First-Growths
New York, NY (August 2, 2021) – PATRIMONY Estate, a winery founded by co-proprietors and brothers Georges and Daniel Daou, is pleased to announce the newly released 2017 and 2018 vintages, including the first Cabernet Franc bottling from this legendary estate. PATRIMONY Estate was launched with the vintage in 2013 and has received critical praise year-after-year for its coveted wines.
PATRIMONY Estate is named for a proud legacy built through heritage and stewardship of the land. With these new vintages, the winery expands its expertise in world-class Bordeaux varieties to master Cabernet Franc. “PATRIMONY’s first-ever Cabernet Franc release is nothing short of quintessential—full bodied yet supremely elegant and layered,” says Winemaker Daniel Daou. “While approachable upon release, it will develop beautifully for decades to come.”
This is the inaugural release of PATRIMONY to the domestic and international wholesale markets. PATRIMONY Estate is making this incredible offering available only to the finest retailers and restaurants across the globe. The wine will continue to be available direct through the PATRIMONY allocation list which due to the wine’s exclusive nature is currently on a wait-list. The investment by Daniel and Georges to ensure that the wine is available to the most discerning palates marks the beginning of PATRIMONY’s positioning as one of the finest wines in the world.
Both the Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 and Cabernet Franc 2017 are characterized by their expressiveness and intensity, reflecting the growing season and thoughtful winemaking approach. The Caves des Lions 2018 is a deep blended expression made up 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Cabernet Franc.
The wines are aged for between 27 and 30 months in barrels custom-made by a number of top cooperages. These include French oak bois rose aged for 3 and 5 years with a custom toast created for PATRIMONY and Sylvain Collection & Signature, crafted from centuries-old trees in France. This aging program fosters elegance and distinct character in the wines.
PATRIMONY’s winemaking philosophy utilizes the scientific lens of phenolics to inform Daniel Daou’s artisanship and commitment to creating the finest wines on earth. The unparalleled setting of Paso Robles’ Adelaida District creates bold, yet balanced wines with a beautiful bouquet, intensity on the palate, tannic structure in the mid-palate, and a lingering, sumptuous finish.
Tasting and technical notes for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Caves Des Lions are detailed below. For more information and to purchase, visit www.patrimonyestate.com.
PATRIMONY Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 ($275)
This uber concentrated wine offers intense aromatics of lilac, hibiscus, thyme, and dark chocolate. A full bodied, silky palate is characterized by a beautiful harmony of ripe blackberries, black currant, and blueberries. Aged for 30 months in rare French oak barrels. 650 cases produced.
PATRIMONY Estate Cabernet Franc 2017 ($275)
Scents of violets, hibiscus, exotic flowers, and cigar box intermingle with blackcurrants, baked blackberries, and grilled meats, giving way to a silky and expansive palate with a minerally backbone and velvety tannins. Aged for 30 months in rare French oak barrels. 150 cases produced.
PATRIMONY Estate Caves des Lions 2018 ($275)
This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (64%) and Cabernet Franc (36%) is a deep expression that mesmerizes with an array of nuanced flavors: rose petals, cigar box, blackberry jam, dark cherries, hibiscus, stone fruit, vanilla, and dark chocolate. The tannins are fresh and supple, leading to a vibrant finish. Aged for 27 months in rare French oak barrels. 371 cases produced.
ABOUT PATRIMONY:
PATRIMONY Estate is a winery in Paso Robles helmed by co-proprietors and brothers Georges and Daniel Daou, leading figures in the Central Coast winemaking community. This range of outstanding, critically acclaimed fine wines showcases the Daou expertise and proves PATRIMONY Estate sets the stage for world-class Bordeaux varieties from the Adelaida District in Paso Robles. As stewards of the land, Georges and Daniel bring a modern take to heritage and legacy to craft luxury, age-worthy wines that compare to any cult classic from the United States, Europe and beyond
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