Winemaker Notes
Aromas of orange blossom and jasmine, On the palate, ripe apricot, citrus, and tropical fruit flavors add brightness and depth, Crisp yet generous and well-balanced with subtle minerality that carries through, enhancing the wine’s freshness and elegance.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Mineral and bright with aromas of limes, white peaches, grapefruit and wet stones. The palate is taut and vibrant, with firm acidity and a clean, driving finish.
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Vinous
The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve is a very pretty wine. Lemon confit, sage, tomato leaf and white pepper convey tons of varietal character. Aging on lees with a bit of stirring builds texture nicely. Hints of apricot, tangerine oil and white flowers linger.
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Wine Spectator
Distinctive, aromatic and stylish, with vibrant notes of lemon mint, vetiver and lemon blossoms up front, plus a complex mix of quince, yuzu, lemon bar and preserved pear. Shows a vibrant splash of acidity on the finish.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Gamble family's Riverbound Vineyard in Yountville, a mix of Clones 30 (Musqué) and 530. It's all barrel fermented and stays in barrel for six months in a mix of French oak barriques, cigar barrels and puncheons, approximately 15% new. It's a polite, polished example of Sauvignon Blanc, marked by hints of nectarine and fig over a base of grapefruit on the nose, while the medium-bodied palate is slightly plump, then narrows into crisper focus on the citrusy finish.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
One of Napa Valley's most historic sub-appellations, Yountville spreads through some of the valley's ideal cooler sites and enjoys success with a handful of different and significant grape varieties.
Syrah competes strongly with Cabernet Sauvignon here for optimal vineyard real estate followed by Pinot noir, Pinot blanc and Sauvignon blanc.
This sub-AVA of Napa Valley is rich in the history that makes Napa Valley what it is today, and not just for red wines. Moët & Chandon entered the California winemaking business via Yountville in 1973 with the establishment Domaine Chandon. Their goal has always been to produce top quality méthode champenoise sparkling wines.
Christian Moueix, originally responsible for managing Chateau Petrus and La Fleur-Petrus in Pomerol, arrived in Yountville in the early 1980s. He formed a partnership with Rohin Lail and Marcia Smith, inheritors of Napanook vineyard from their father John Daniel of Inglenook in Rutherford. In 1995 Moueix became sole owner of Napanook and chose the name Dominus, which today produces some of Napa’s highest scoring, age-worthy Bordeaux Blends.