Y. Rousseau Wines
Les Deux Montagnes
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Vintage Perspective Auction
Auction 22 | Lot No. 230
Y. Rousseau Wines
Les Deux Montagnes
Vintage: 2016
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Above-the-fog elevation and volcanic soils produce small, intensely flavored berries
- Winemaker Yannick Rousseau’s signature Old World, hands-off approach allows the terroir to shine
- Yannick’s passion for two mountain terroirs showcases Mount Veeder (50%) and Pritchard Hill (Stagecoach—50%)
- This wine offers depth and intensity alongside silkiness, precision and poise
Description
Our Premiere Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon hails from two prized mountain terroirs: 50% from a unique block of the prized Stagecoach Vineyard on Prichard Hill, and 50% from single-vineyard, classic Mount Veeder. Deep, intense and at the same time silky, pure and precise, our wine is indicative of the higher-elevation volcanic terroir and winemaker Yannick Rousseau’s Old World, hands-off approach to winemaking. Our 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was fermented using native yeasts and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels from the small artisanal French cooperage, Tonnellerie de Jarnac.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Yannick Rousseau
Winemaker, Y. Rousseau Wines
Yannick Rousseau was born in Gascony of the South-West of France known for its 'French paradox' of delicious, rich food, daily wine consumption and impressive longevity of the inhabitants. His life-long journey in wine started when he was 5 years old and drank his first glass of homemade wine with Pepe (his grandpa). Pepe hunted his own food, made his own wine, and was the town's artisan butcher.
Yannick earned his Master's degree in Enology and Viticulture from University Paul Sabatier in Toulouse, France. Then he apprenticed with Alain Brumont, pioneer of the finest Tannat wines made in the Madiran appellation. Since 1999, Yannick worked his craft in Napa Valley making award-winning wines, first, at Newton Vineyards working closely with winemaker Luc Morlet and consulting winemaker Michel Rolland, and then, at Chateau Potelle Winery. He started Y. Rousseau winery in 2008 working with varieties close to his heart and French roots.
Country born: France
Education: In 1996, Yannick made his first Colombard at Domaine St Lannes in the Cotes de Gascogne appellation in France. He then worked as assistant winemaker at Chateau Montus and Domaine Bouscasse with Alain Brumont, pioneer for the finest wines made in the Madiran appellation. In 1998, Yannick earned a Master's degree in Enology and Viticulture from University Paul Sabatier in Toulouse.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
Top 100 Wineries of 2015 by Wine and Spirits Magazine
Winemaking Philosophy:
Yannick stays deeply connected to his French roots. He will always remain the son and grandson of a farmer, home winemaker, and country butcher. His down-to-earth, respectful approach to the vineyard is obvious in his wines, as is his view that wine should be enjoyed with good food in a good company.
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Winery Distribution
Y. Rousseau Wines is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Y. Rousseau Wines Contact: Yannick Rousseau
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