Joseph Phelps - Insignia - Napa Valley 2018

The 2018 growing season in Napa Valley was marked by cool, mild weather. The cooler than normal spring delayed budbreak, bloom and veraison by two weeks compared to the previous five years. The mild weather patterns in August and September allowed for excellent overall phenological ripening and development of a complex aroma and flavor profile in the finished wines.

Wine Enthusiast

98 / 100

byVirginie Boonethe10/18/2021

This impressive blend combines 87% Cabernet Sauvignon with 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc, aging the whole for 24 months in 100% new French oak. Elements of cedar, sage, dried herb and underbrush meet rich red fruit and chalky tannins, with a dusting of cocoa throughout. Enjoy from 2028–2038.
Cellar Selection. —V.B.

Le Figaro

95 / 100

the10/5/2021

Reconnu comme une véritable référence en matière de grands vins californiens, le domaine Joseph Phelps imagine ici une cuvée qui serait la quintessence de ce que le vignoble a de meilleur à offrir, et obtient donc ce cabernet sauvignon à peine relevé d'une pointe de malbec, de petit verdot et de cabernet franc. Au nez, ce sont des arômes puissants et terriens de moka, de chocolat et de fruits noirs qui vous invitent à plonger vers une bouche charnue, crémeuse, généreuse, pleine de fraîcheur et d'énergie, avant une finale ensorcelante, dotée d'une très belle texture aux notes de cerises bien mûres…

Anthocyanes

98 / 100

byYohan Castaingthe10/4/2021

Menthol, herbe, épices, des notes de fruits noirs et de chocolat. Bouche dense, complexe, suave avec des tanins veloutés et de la profondeur. Style très américain et parfaitement équilibré. Une très grande bouteille qu'un temps de cave (10 à 30 ans) pourra révéler complètement.

Wine Advocate

97 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe8/3/2021

97+
Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes storming out of the glass with powerful notes of blackcurrant cordial, stewed black plums and boysenberries, plus hints of cedar chest, graphite, menthol and wet slate with a fragrant waft of clove oil. The medium to full-bodied palate already demonstrates remarkable balance at this youthful stage, featuring a firm backbone of fine-grained tannins and bold freshness to support the tightly wound, crunchy black fruits, finishing long and spicy.

Wine Spectator

94 / 100

byJames Molesworththe7/23/2021

This is richly layered, with cassis, crushed plum and blackberry puree flavors moving through slowly but steadily, while warm earth, ganache and black licorice notes follow along. Picks up a tarry edge on the finish as the fruit takes an encore. For fans of the muscular, fruit-driven style. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2036. 17,000 cases made. — JM

Jamessuckling.com

99 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/23/2021

Blackberry and black chocolate with mint, conifer and clove. Sweet tobacco, violets and flowers, too. Some graphite. Cool and complex. Full-bodied with ultra fine, dusty tannins and a wonderful, extremely long finish. Savory and refined. A classic-styled 2018. This needs time, but is so approachable and gorgeous. One of the best Insignias ever. Alive and changing all the time. 40% Stags Leap AVA. 87% cabernet sauvignon, 8% petit verdot, 3% malbec and 2% cabernet franc. Leave this for five or six years, but so wonderful now.

Jeb DUNNUCK

95-97 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe1/27/2021

Very much in the style of the vintage with its pure, concentrated, yet also elegant and focused style, the 2018 Insignia offers up a vivid purple hue to go with lots of red and blue fruits, menthol, tobacco, graphite, and distinct minerality. With an almost Bordeaux-like style, medium to full-bodied richness, present tannins, and a great finish, it's a beautiful, classic Cabernet Sauvignon blend from this team that's going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for two decades or more.

Vinous

93-96 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe1/4/2021

The 2018 Insignia is a beautiful wine. It is also quite delicate and less bombastic than some recent vintages have been. Its hard to tell if that is just the personality of the year or if changes in farming and/or winemaking are also at play. I suppose time will tell. In the meantime, the 2018 is gorgeous Insignia with tons of potential. Blueberry jam, spice, menthol, dried herbs and licorice all develop in the glass, all lifted by the salivating acids of a long, cool growing season.

Jamessuckling.com

97-98 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/10/2020

This is a really beautiful red with redcurrant and floral aromas and flavors. Licorice. Medium to full body. Fine tannins. Love the length and finesse.

Jeb DUNNUCK

96-98 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe1/31/2020

96-98+
A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, and the rest Malbec and Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Insignia will spend the usual two years in new French oak barrels. It sports a vivid purple color as well as super classic notes of cassis, crushed violets, fruitcake, and gravelly, earthy minerality. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it has stunning purity of fruit, ripe, present tannins, and a great finish.

Wine Advocate

96-98 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe10/31/2019

A barrel sample, the 2018 Insignia is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec, to be aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Very deep garnet-purple in color, 2018 Insignia sings of fragrant lilacs, chocolate covered cherries, underbrush and charcuterie with a core of crushed black currants, black raspberries, chocolate box and red currant jelly. Medium bodied, the-palate is an exercise in finesse, with a wonderful showing of restrained black fruit and mineral flavors layers and wonderfully ripe, fine-grained tannins, finishing long and uplifting.

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Couleur	Rouge
Appellation	Napa Valley
Millesime	2018
Contenance	Magnum (1,5 l)
Degré d'alcool	14,5°

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Rouge

Appellation

Napa Valley

Millesime

2018

Contenance

Magnum (1,5 l)

Degré d'alcool

14,5°

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