ROY Estate
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Voix Basse (a whisper)"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 61
Vintage: 2011
ROY Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
ROY Estate and winemaker Philippe Melka are pleased to present Voix Basse … translation, “whisper.” We say whisper as a metaphor because we believe our vineyard has two “voices,” resulting in two styles of wine crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Voix Basse, which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is an expression of Clone 337 at its best, combining purity, minerality and sensuality.
All ROY Estate wines are made exclusively from our estate-grown fruit. The Pomo Indians once lived on a rock ledge overlooking this Soda Canyon property. They chose this site due to the hospitable nature of the land. Shirley Roy is privileged to be its caretaker.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
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heavy tannins |
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Philippe Melka
Winemaker, ROY Estate
Philippe Melka began working at Roy Estate in April 2005. He is one of the world's most respected winemakers, who is best known for "finding the voice of the vineyard through its terroir," as Philippe puts it. Philippe was born and raised in the Bordeaux region and graduated from the University of Bordeaux with a degree in geology in 1989 and then earned a second degree in enology in 1991, specializing in agronomy and vineyard soils. He began his career working at wineries in France (Chateau Haut-Brion and Chateau Petrus), Italy (Badia a Coltibuono), Australia (Chittering Estate) and California (Dominus and Ridge) before settling in the Napa Valley in 1994.
"Philippe's attention to detail is amazing," explains Charles Roy, "whether it's how he ropes off sections of the vineyard to differentiate how and when they're to be harvested or how he adds his touch with his thorough understanding of the vineyard as well as each step in the winemaking process."
Country born: France
Education: University of Bordeaux - geology, viticulture, enology
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
F&W Winemaker of the Year
Winemaking Philosophy:
I'm a non-interventionist, and prefer to let the vineyard/grapes express themselves through the wine.
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| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2011 | Petit Verdot | Howell Mountain | 17 (2013) | |
| Patland Estate Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietors’ Selection III Stagecoach Vineyard | 17 (2013) |
| Purlieu Wines | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Martinez Vineyard – “Cachére” | 17 (2013) |
| ROY Estate | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Voix Basse (a whisper) | 17 (2013) |
| Tetra | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Tetra | 17 (2013) |
| Erba Mountainside Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Clonal Selection | 16 (2012) |
| HUNNICUTT | 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Monticello Vineyards | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The Tributary | 16 (2012) |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 16 (2012) | |
| Round Pond Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 16 (2012) | |
| Seavey Vineyard | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 16 (2012) |
Winery Distribution
ROY Estate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
International:
- Japan (Cyest)
- Panama, Republic of (Varela Hermanos)
- United Kingdom (Four Corners)