Producer: Peter Michael  
Region: 57% from Knights Valley, Sonoma/43% from Oakville, Napa Valley, California 
Blend: 34% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot 
Year: 2017 

James Suckling, 93 Points 

"Tar and blackberry. Wet earth. Chocolate, too. Full body. Juicy and rich fruit on the finish. Toasty and flavorful. Savory and delicious. A blend from Oakville and the estate in Sonoma." 

Vinous, 93 Points 

"The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon L'Esprit des Pavots is a blend taken from both Les Pavots in Knights Valley and Au Paradis in Oakville. Bright acids and lifted floral notes give this mid-weight Bordeaux blend energy and a real sense of precision. Red cherry fruit, mocha, spice, licorice and cedar add nuance throughout. Here, too, production is down sharply (1,200 cases versus 1,800, which is more typical), but the wine is just compelling." 

Wine Advocate, 90 Points 

"A blend of 34% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2017 L'Esprit des Pavots comes from 57% Knights Valley AVA and 43% Oakville AVA. Deep garnet-purple, it slips easily out of the glass with forward expressions of warm plums, blackberry pie and mulberries plus hints of fruitcake, Chinese five spice and bay leaves with a touch of unsmoked cigars. Full-bodied, rich and opulent, the palate has a pleasant chewiness with generous black fruit preserves layers and a spicy kick to the finish." 

Alcohol: 14.8% 

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