2004 Behrens & Hitchcock Farewell Cuvee 92pts (WS) 91-93pts (WA)

Purchase 2004 Behrens & Hitchcock Farewell Cuvee 92pts (WS) 91-93pts (WA)

2004 Behrens & Hitchcock Farewell Cuvee

92pts (WS)   Well-made in a superripe style, with ripe plum, berry jam and anise. Starts out smooth and concentrated, then firms up on the finish, where this shows a touch of heat and cedary oak. Drink now through 2016. James Laube Wine Spectator Online Only 2009

91-93 pts (WA)    The deep ruby/purple-hued 2004 Farewell Cuvée is the estate’s last offering made from Beckstoffer Vineyard fruit. While tannic, rich, concentrated, and promising, it is not as impressive as the Beckstoffer Vineyard Cabernets produced in 2003 or 2001. It will unquestionably need time as this appears to be the most tannic, backward cuvee of the 2004 vintage from Les Behrens. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2018. Robert Parker Wine Advocate #162 Dec. 2005

It started with the 1999 Oakville Cab, (Parker: 95-98 points) and ends with this 2004 Farewell Cuvee. Six powerhouse wines from the famous To-Kalon vineyard. This finalnal edition is all that you could expect. From start to finnish, this is a voluptuous, soft and elegant wine, with great balance and round tannins. The bouquet is loaded with aromas of caramel corn and black cherry. Dark chocolate, black berries and hints of nutmeg and all spice dominate the palate, and, in lieu of a “finish,” we felt an “after-glow”. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot. 291 cases.

Purchase 2004 Behrens & Hitchcock Farewell Cuvee 92pts (WS) 91-93pts (WA)