L'AVENTURE
Optimus
2020
$97.00
About this winery
Stephan Asseo, owner and winemaker at L'Aventure Winery was educated at the L'Ecole Oenologique de Macon and began winemaking in 1982 when he established Domaine Courteillac in Bordeaux. He and his family then purchased and very successfully developed two lovely properties in the Cotes de Castillon - Chateau Fleur Cardinal and Chateau Robin. In 1996, having developed a well-deserved reputation as a maverick vigneron, he left France, searching the world for the ideal location to pursue his...
See the L'AVENTURE detail page for more information on this brand
Tasting notes
A normal blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah, and 10% Syrah, the 2018 Optimus reveals a deep purple color as well as beautiful notes of crème de cassis, black licorice, tobacco, chocolate, and a rocky, earthy minerality. It's rich and medium to full-bodied, with beautiful purity and silky tannins. This is a terrific introduction into the wines of l'Aventure and will drink well for over a decade. -Jeb Dunnuck