2022 Facets Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2022 Facets Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Facets

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 20222022 Facets Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Precision is the language Julien Fayard speaks fluently, and in Facets 2022, he’s written a love letter to Napa’s diversity. The wine captures the essence of Napa Valley, standing as a polished reflection of the region’s diverse terroirs, revealing balance over excess. It’s a wine that captures the power of California sun and the restraint of French discipline in perfect, seamless motion.

For Fayard, crafting Facets is less about blending fruit than sculpting dimension. Sourced from the cool precision of Oak Knoll and the structured gravitas of Yountville, the 2022 vintage draws on contrasting terroirs to create harmony. His training at Château Lafite Rothschild and Quintessa informs a philosophy of finding an equilibrium between opulence and restraint, ripeness and poise.

Aged for 20 months in French oak, the 2022 Facets reveals depth without heaviness. It is a modern Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that’s refined, confident, and enduring. For collectors and casual enthusiasts alike, it’s a wine that defines where Napa Cabernet is headed: elegant, deliberate, and undeniably world-class.

Facets
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2022

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“The Gemstone estate vineyard spans 6.5 hectares (16 acres) on the western benches of Yountville. Still, Facets is Gemstone’s non-estate wine, crafted from carefully selected vineyards in Yountville and Oak Knoll by winemaker Julien Fayard, who took the helm in 2021. The 2022 Facets is a crowd-pleaser with upfront appeal, offering heady aromas of violets, rose petals, sweet candied red berry fruit, and dusty minerals. The velvety, fine-grained tannins are seamlessly integrated on the palate, giving the wine a polished texture. Full-bodied and rich, it features expressive, balanced cedarwood sweetness and finishes with notes of crushed cacao nibs. Grapes are gently pressed directly into barrels for fermentation and aged up to 18 months in 40% new French oak. The 2022 vintage is approachable now and perfect for drinking, while the more structured 2021s continue to develop, delivering a harmonious balance of richness, elegance, and immediate gratification.”

95 Points

2023 Icon The Beau Vigne Collection Proprietary Red Napa Valley

2023 Icon The Beau Vigne Collection Proprietary Red Napa Valley

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Icon

The Beau Vigne Collection
Proprietary Red
Napa Valley 2023

2023 Icon The Beau Vigne Collection Proprietary Red Napa Valley

In Napa Valley, where power often takes precedence, Icon by the Beau Vigne Collection stands apart for its precision. Crafted by Julien Fayard, a winemaker with a pedigree spanning Château Lafite Rothschild to Quintessa, this 2023 release transforms raw potential into sculpted elegance. Every detail, from vineyard selection to barrel aging, speaks to an exacting vision: to create a wine that embodies both the strength of Napa and the finesse of Bordeaux.

Fayard builds Icon as a study in equilibrium, drawing from a network of Napa Valley vineyards that range from rocky benchlands to sun-drenched valley floors. The foundation is Cabernet Sauvignon, lending structure and drive, while Merlot and Petit Verdot add suppleness, fragrance, and a quiet depth of color. The result is a red of quiet confidence: concentrated yet agile, bold yet impeccably balanced.

The 2023 Icon feels like the future of Napa, a wine that honors its lineage while rewriting the script. It carries the valley’s trademark depth and plushness, yet moves with the precision of a Bordeaux. The mouthfeel is textural and complete. It stands as liquid proof that restraint and richness can coexist in perfect harmony.

Icon
The Beau Vigne Collection
Proprietary Red
Napa Valley 2023
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“A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot and Petit Verdot, it shows a firm grip. The wine directs your attention to iron-ore and espresso, slowly allowing its streamlined structure to open up. Dried lavender and black plum texturize the palate; tannins firm and muscular.”

94 Points

2022 Cult The Beau Vigne Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2022 Cult The Beau Vigne Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Cult

The Beau Vigne Collection
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2022

2022 Cult The Beau Vigne Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Beau Vigne’s Cult Cabernet Sauvignon stands as the estate’s most compelling expression, crafted to amplify the qualities that render Napa Valley wines both timeless and distinguished. Comprising 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this wine commands attention, weaving dark berries, graphite, and spice into a tapestry of structural depth that balances power with refinement.

Julien Fayard shapes Napa’s terroir with the precision of a sculptor, preserving every essential element while unveiling its inherent truth. The suppleness of benchland fruit melds seamlessly with the tension of higher elevations, yielding a wine that feels organic rather than engineered—a chiseled, enduring silhouette of Napa Cabernet.

Fayard’s expertise, honed at Château Lafite Rothschild, refined at Quintessa, and enriched alongside Philippe Melka, shines through in every facet of this wine. It captivates immediately with plush fruit and polished tannins, yet its architecture promises graceful evolution over the next decade and beyond.

Cult
The Beau Vigne Collection
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2022
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“Cult is the flagship wine in Beau Vigne’s elevated series, distinguished by its unique black label with gold lettering. Crafted by Julien Fayard, it is a super polished, full-bodied wine with round, smooth tannins and a host of crunchy fruit. It is redolent of mountain-grown blueberries and peak-season ripe plums scented with mulling spices. The finish is beautifully accented by sweet cedar and crushed violets.”

95 Points

2022 Recoltant Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2022 Recoltant Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Recoltant

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2022

2022 Recoltant Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Born from the heart of Napa Valley and shaped by one of its most skilled hands, the 2022 Récoltant Cabernet Sauvignon is a study in elegance, restraint, and quiet confidence. Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Julien Fayard, whose artistry was honed at legendary estates like Château Lafite Rothschild and Quintessa, this Cabernet radiates the meticulous precision and refined elegance that have defined his distinguished career. 

Committed to capturing Napa’s purest expression, Récoltant partners with some of the region’s most respected growers. The result is a Cabernet that gracefully avoids extravagance, instead embracing a poised and elegant demeanor. 

Nearly all Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2022 vintage invites immediate enjoyment while holding the promise of a captivating evolution in the cellar. Elegant yet grounded, this wine speaks not with flash but with quiet conviction. For those who appreciate nuance over opulence, the 2022 Récoltant offers a soulful reflection of Napa Valley, one that rewards both contemplation and celebration.

Recoltant
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2022
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“The Recoltant Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 displays a deep ruby color with good concentration. The nose offers ripe blueberries, sweet lavender notes, subtle vanilla, dusty minerals, and juicy blue and black fruits. On the palate, it delivers blackberries and red currants upfront, with ripe, smooth fruits that provide a generous core. The tannins are supple and integrated, supporting the big fruit profile without overwhelming it. Full-bodied and easy to drink, it finishes with medium-long length, showing balanced acidity and a touch of oak influence. Approachable now, it should evolve well over the next 5-7 years.”

93 Points

2021 Two Old Dogs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2021 Two Old Dogs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Two Old Dogs

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Two Old Dogs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

The 2021 Two Old Dogs Cabernet Sauvignon captures the essence of what a memorable $50 Napa Cabernet should offer—vibrant, layered, and beautifully balanced with an engaging complexity. This exceptional wine expands the JACK portfolio through a collaboration between Major League luminaries Chris Iannetta and Vernon Wells, joined by vintner Jennifer Lamb, whose unwavering commitment to quality radiates throughout this creation.

Guiding this endeavor is Julien Fayard, a masterful talent in Napa Valley’s winemaking scene. With origins in Bordeaux and a refined skill set honed at the renowned Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Fayard infuses Two Old Dogs with precision and a wealth of experience. His aim is deliberate: to produce a Cabernet that reveals the depth and richness synonymous with Napa’s finest, while keeping it within reach.

The 2021 vintage unfolds with generous notes of dark fruit, cradled by smooth tannins and a silky texture that carries through to a lingering, graceful finish. It’s a wine that marries strength with elegance, delivering a compelling experience at an impressive value—a true delight for Cabernet enthusiasts.

Two Old Dogs
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021
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“The Two Old Dogs 2021 Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon opens with notes of blackberry, boysenberry, dark chocolate, violets, cigar box, and toast. On the palate, the wine is penetrating and concentrated with flavors of blueberry, plum, cocoa, and cassis. The wine has fine-grained tannins and is beginning to show brilliantly with just a few years in the bottle. Great acidity and concentration will allow this wine to age for several years, but you won’t be disappointed if you can’t wait.”

95 Points

2019 Rubia Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2019 Rubia Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Rubia

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2019

2019 Rubia Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Rubia’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon emerges as a striking reflection of its mountain origins, deftly balancing vigor with refinement. Drawn from the lofty slopes of Howell Mountain and the untamed ridges of Calistoga, it captures the untempered energy of its rugged birthplace while unveiling a polished grace. Guided by the skilled hands of Julien Fayard, a luminary among Napa Valley’s winemakers, this wine commands the senses with its robust, mountain-born intensity, softened by a seamless elegance.

Julien Fayard’s journey lends depth to this creation. Shaped by his time at revered French estates like Château Lafite Rothschild, he carried his mastery to Napa, collaborating with Philippe Melka before stepping forward as a trailblazer in the region’s contemporary winemaking scene. His finesse shines through in this wine—a compelling blend of structure and allure, where the firm tannins of the mountains are artfully tamed.

Limited to just 130 cases, the 2019 vintage matured for nearly two years in French oak, then rested four more in the bottle, allowing its initial intensity to evolve into a refined majesty. Now approaching its finest hour, this Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a captivating harmony of power and subtlety—a wine of undeniable pedigree and exceptional value.

Rubia
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2019
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“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) from Rubia is a boisterous, heady wine loaded with character and personality. A blast of inky blue/purplish fruit makes a strong first impression. Spice, rose petal, chocolate and licorice add layers of flavor to this full-throttle, resonant Cabernet Sauvignon. The full-throttle style works well here.”

94 Points

2022 Hero Proprietary Red California

2022 Hero Proprietary Red California

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Hero

The Beau Vigne Collection
Proprietary Red
California 2022

2022 Hero Proprietary Red California

The 2022 Beau Vigne Hero California Red Blend beautifully illustrates the remarkable talent of Julien Fayard, one of Napa Valley’s most acclaimed winemakers. A top-seller in 2024, Hero offers an exceptional balance of value and refinement.

Crafted from meticulously selected vineyards across Napa and Sonoma, this multi-AVA blend showcases the unique character of Cabernet Sauvignon grown in chalky soils, resulting in a wine of striking concentration and vibrant minerality.

Julien Fayard, with his distinguished background at renowned estates like Château Lafite Rothschild and Quintessa, brings a profound understanding of balance and nuance to winemaking. This expertise is evident in Hero, where 74% of Cabernet Sauvignon harmoniously blends with Merlot and a touch of Syrah, creating a wine that is both expressive and remarkably integrated.

Aged for 17 months in French oak, the 2022 Hero Red Blend captivates with its firm yet silky texture and layered complexity. The wine possesses a bold concentration beautifully balanced by a polished elegance, making it an immediate delight and a promising cellar addition for years to come.

Hero
The Beau Vigne Collection
Proprietary Red
California 2022
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“A Bordeaux blend from winemaker Julien Fayard who has sourced grapes outside of Napa Valley for this dynamic project. White pepper, with plum skin tannins, graphite, and above all, energy, and tension. Sweet black cherry and black tea create a winning combo of fervor and power.”

94 Points

2021 Facets Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2021 Facets Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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FACETS

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
NAPA VALLEY 2021

2021 Facets Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

The second label from the esteemed Yountville producer Gemstone, Facets, embodies exceptional quality at a more approachable price point. Crafted under Julian Fayard’s expertise, his philosophy emphasizes the importance of expressing the unique characteristics of each vineyard site and grape variety. His notable work and expertise from his past began with his education at the University of Bordeaux, where he studied Viticulture and Enology, leading to his work at wineries including Château Lafite Rothschild and Quintessa.

Facets fruit is sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards in Yountville, Calistoga, and cooler sites in the southern part of the Valley, ensuring a precise balance of fruit, body, and spice. 

Gemstone aged the 2021 vintage for 20 months in French oak, and in its youth, the wine’s depth, intensity, and structure hint at a long and beautiful journey for this delightful Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.

FACETS
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
NAPA VALLEY 2021

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“The Facets 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet opens with floral and spicy notes, including anise, bergamot, violets, plush black fruits, and backing spices. On the palate, the wine has flavors of black plums, black currants, toast, and coffee ice cream. The tannins are powdery and coat the mouth as the flavors coalesce with bright acidity into a long, soft finish.”

96 Points

2021 Le Pich Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2021 Le Pich Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Le Pich

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Le Pich Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Le Pich Cabernet Sauvignon captures the essence of Napa Valley, infused with the refined touch of French winemaking. At the heart of this small-batch winery lies Julien Fayard, a visionary winemaker shaped by his Provençal roots and honed at the legendary Châteaux Lafite Rothschild and Smith Haut Lafitte.

After a distinguished career as Director of Winemaking under Philippe Melka, crafting wines for iconic labels like Lail, Gemstone, Mastery, and Hundred Acre, Fayard embarked on his own journey with Le Pich. His meticulous approach to winemaking is rooted in a deep understanding of Napa Valley’s premier vineyards. By sourcing from exceptional sites, he balances the New World’s opulent fruit with the Old World’s elegant restraint.

Crafted at a state-of-the-art winery, the 2021 Le Pich Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to Fayard’s unwavering commitment to quality. Every step of the winemaking process, from vineyard to bottle, is overseen with meticulous care. The result is a wine that embodies the timeless allure of Napa Valley Cabernet, reimagined for the modern palate.

Le Pich
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021

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“The 2021 Le Pich Cabernet Sauvignon is a stunning expression of Napa Valley’s finest. A deep, inky hue precedes a captivating nose of ripe blackberries, black currants, and blueberry compote, all interwoven with delicate floral notes of violets and a subtle waft of elegant vanilla. On the palate, the wine unfolds with rich, velvety tannins and a core of concentrated black cherry and cassis flavors. The fruit is both penetrating and opulent, showcasing the ripe, juicy character of the vintage. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering impression of dark fruit and a touch of spice. This is a wine of exceptional quality and balance, offering a truly memorable drinking experience, as usual for this wine.”

95 Points

2018 Beau Vigne Romeo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2018 Beau Vigne Romeo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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BEAU VIGNE

ROMEO CABERNET SAUVIGNON
NAPA VALLEY 2018

2018 Beau Vigne Romeo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
With over two decades of winemaking experience, Julien Fayard has earned respect among winemakers in Napa Valley. He began in his family’s Provençal winery, then spent valuable time in Bordeaux at Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte. After relocating to Napa Valley, Julien worked as the Director of Winemaking for Philippe Melka and currently oversees small boutique wineries, including Beau Vigne, combining his elegant French winemaking style with bold California elements.
 
The Beau Vigne Romeo Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a charming blend of premier vineyards in Oakville, Rutherford, and St. Helena that’s impossible not to love. Beau Vigne’s limited production is a prize to behold, especially in exceptional vintages such as 2018 that will continue to deliver with an elegant demeanor and complementary depth.
 
BEAU VIGNE
ROMEO CABERNET SAUVIGNON
NAPA VALLEY 2018
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“Dark chocolate cherry and roasted coffee intensity glides in on a sleek mouthfeel. Seductive notes of blackberry and licorice rise up to a massive shouldered – yet balanced – red. In his youth, Romeo is cloaked in dark violet flowers that bloom as the wine opens up.”
97 Points