Tesseron, Pym Rae, Napa Valley 2019

CRITIC REVIEWS

15.5+

Tom Parker MW

A wild expression of blueberry jam, eucalyptus, potpourri and kirsch. Mulling spices, tomato leaf and blackcurrant are all expressed on the palate. This needs some time to settle, it has a sweet green note that has not quite knit into the wine as yet. Very polished texturally, but I would be interested to see how the flavours develop over the coming decade. (TP)

100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown

From Alfred Tesseron’s (owner of Pontet Canet in Pauillac) estate on Mount Veeder, the 2019 Pym Rae is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Franc. Deep purple-black colored, it requires a fair bit of swirling before it charges out of the gate with bold notes of crème de cassis, black cherry compote, and blueberry pie, followed by suggestions of clove oil, lilacs, licorice, and tar, plus a spicy waft of cumin seed. The full-bodied palate delivers beguiling energy from the brightness of fruit, bursting with fragrant floral notes, minerally sparks, and exotic spices. It has a taut backbone of invigorating acidity, matched by firm, ripe, grainy tannins, supporting the epic long, multi-layered finish. This 2019 is the vinous definition of opulence. This is the first vintage certified organic and biodynamic. Only about 20,000 bottles were made and are due to be released in autumn 2023.

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