The Maiden 2013 Harlan Estate

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Harlan Estate
Jaar	2013
Land	Verenigde Staten
Regio	Californië
Appellation	Napa Valley
Druif	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Alcohol %	14.5%
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	-2036
Voorraad	6

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (96)

More serious and concentrated, bigger and denser, the 2013 The Maiden is one of the strongest efforts, and possibly the best Maiden tasted to date. Deep, with mulberry and blackberry fruit, some cedarwood, and terrific opulence, this is a stunner and a wine to drink over the next 20 or more years.

James Suckling (95)

The purity of black fruit, black currants and blackberry is impressive, yet it remains subdued. Floral, ripe tobacco. Turns to spices such as cloves and Cameroon green pepper. Full-bodied, tight and compressed. Powerful yet polished and refined. The best Maiden ever. A blend of mostly cabernet sauvignon and merlot.

Falstaff (95)

Dark ruby, deep core, purple reflections, discreet brightening on the rim. Spicy bouquet with fine notes of fine oak, ripe black cherry, tobacco nuances, delicate nougat and candied orange, a discreet floral note. Not quite as complex as the Grand Vin, but very lively, finely-meshed and accessible, the Merlot share in the cuvée gives the wine an appealing suppleness.