2023 Scarecrow M'ETAIN

99-100 The Wine Illuminati

Winemaker Celia Welch writes of the 2023 M. Étain:

A long season of moderate temperatures and ideal ripening conditions manifests itself in this very dark, perfumed, complex Cabernet blend. Aromas of ripe blue and purple fruits are supported by vanilla and spice notes from the new French oak. On the palate, the wine offers a broad, smooth, full-bodied texture, with the tannins presenting as heavy velvet. Although this wine is clearly going to improve over the next 5 to 15 years, its sense of gravitas adds balance to the lifted, perfumed berry notes that dominate the palate expression.