2018 Andrew Will Champoux Vineyard

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 95 WA 95 DC 93 VN 93
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, May 2021

From a top site located in the Horse Heaven Hills, the 2018 Champoux Vineyard checks in as 58% Merlot. 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Cabernet Franc that spent 22 months in 35% new French oak. A beautiful bouquet of red...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2021

A blend of 58% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Champoux Vineyard has already captured my heart with its delightful and lovely aromatics. It offers dusty plum, black cherry skin, blackberry...
DC 93

Decanter, April 2021

Turkish coffee with blackcurrant jelly and cigar box tones all fill the nose. Soft and round on the mouth, this is a silky and refined red blend that is loaded with decadent dark fruits and finishes very long.
VN 93

Vinous, March 2023

The 2018 Red Wine Champoux Vineyard is dark and inward in the glass, with a youthfully coy bouquet of wildflowers, blueberry and crushed rocks. It's silky and cool-toned on the palate, with pretty red and blue fruits...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country USA
Region Washington
Sub-region Columbia Valley
Appellation Horse Heaven Hills
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Andrew Will Champoux Vineyard is a remarkable red blend that embodies elegance and refinement. With its deep, rich color and enticing aromas, this wine is sure to captivate the senses.

In the glass, the wine displays a dark, alluring hue that hints at its depth and complexity. The nose is filled with intoxicating scents of Turkish coffee, blackcurrant jelly, and a touch of cigar box. These enticing aromas draw you in, inviting you to explore further.

On the palate, the wine reveals its true character. Soft and round, it caresses the mouth with a silky texture and velvety tannins. Decadent dark fruits take center stage, with flavors of blackberry, plum, and black cherry intertwining harmoniously. The wine is well-balanced, with a seamless integration of fruit, oak, and acidity. It finishes long, leaving a lasting impression.

Renowned wine critic Jeb Dunnuck awarded the 2018 Champoux Vineyard an impressive score of 95 points. He praised its beautiful bouquet of red and black currants, chocolate, cedary spice, and dried herbs. Dunnuck described the wine as medium to full-bodied, rich, and concentrated, with ripe, velvety tannins and a round, layered texture. He declared it flawlessly balanced and predicted it could be enjoyed over the next 15 years.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also lauded this wine, giving it a score of 95 points. The publication described the delightful and lovely aromatics of dusty plum, black cherry skin, blackberry essence, and floral elements. The palate was described as packed with fruit, earth, and subtle oak spice, with an impeccably balanced structure and buttressing tannins.

With its impressive reviews and exceptional quality, the 2018 Andrew Will Champoux Vineyard is a wine that demands attention. It is a true testament to the artistry and skill of the winemaker, and a wine that will undoubtedly age gracefully in the cellar.