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Philippe Bascuales worked for two decades with Paul Pontallier at Château Margaux before coming to Inglenook in 2011 (since Pontallier passed away this past spring, Bascuales has returned to Château Margaux, and is now directing both the Bordeaux property and this Rutherford estate). The pace at which he has transformed the wines is nothing less than astonishing, as if the force of this great Napa Valley site had been waiting to be unleashed. ...
Wine Description
The Story
Since its inaugural vintage in 1978, Rubicon has been the Estate’s premier red wine, reflecting the soul of the property and expressing Francis Coppola’s wish to create a Bordeaux-styled grand wine, that is, “a wine that can please contemporary taste, but with a historical aspect [that defines] our vineyards at their zenith.”
Rubicon was named after the small river crossed by Julius Caesar in 49 B.C., declaring his intention to gain control...
Wine Information
Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot
Vineyards: Pritchett Hill, Creek, Gio, Garden, Cohn
Alcohol: 14.5 %
Barrel: 100% French Oak, 75% New Oak
Vintage Notes: 2012 was one of the best vintages in recent history because of near perfect climate conditions. The entire season was marked by moderate temperatures, which lasted through September and October. Having no heat spikes or rain to contend wi...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2023 |
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| 225€ |
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