Oakville East Exposure
2011 Cabernet Franc
"Majek"
Oakville AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 148
Vintage: 2011
Oakville East Exposure
Cabernet Franc
Oakville
5 cases produced
Description
The Cabernet Franc wine derived from our Oakville East Exposure vineyard on top of the "Magic Mountain" is truly worth of its name: MAJEK, so we’ve chosen to feature it as our Premiere Napa Valley offering.
The Cabernet Franc that grows on this sun-drenched, rock-filled red/orange soil is considered by many the best Cabernet Franc grapes this side of Chateau Ausone. Besides, Beans the Texas Longhorn has overlooked this vineyard for twenty years, so it must be great! Taste the MAJEK!
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.72000
- Single vineyard wine
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Marie-Laure Ammons
Winemaker, Oakville East Exposure
French native Marie-Laure, grew up in the rural Limousin region. With winemaking diplomas from both Burgundy and Bordeaux, Marie-Laure began her career in France at Domaine Lejeune in Pommard, Chateau de Pressace Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, and Dulong Negoiciants in Bordeaux. Fascinated by the energy and potential fro great wine in California, she moved here and began woring with Philippe Melka in 2003. With our 2010 vintage at Oakville East, Marie-Laure became our Head Winemaker. Sarah Gott our previous Winemaker has taken the new position of Consulting Winemaker for OE wines.
Country born: United States
Education: Graduated from the University of Bordeaux and The Viticulturist School of Beaune-Burgundy.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To bring grapes to bottle with minimal intervention while making sure that the finished wine brings its place and elegance to each taste.
Nos Caves Vin
2501 Wroxton
Houston TX 77005
713-722-0181
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Nos Caves Vin:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandon | 2007 | Sparkling Wine | Yountville | Yountville Vintage Brut - Library Selection | 28 (2024) |
| Jean Edwards Cellars | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Four of a Kind | 28 (2024) |
| Hyde Estate | 2021 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Larry Hyde | 26 (2022) |
| Matthiasson | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Phoenix Vineyard | 25 (2021) |
| Etude | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Clone 4 Meteor Vineyard | 24 (2020) |
| Gandona Estate | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 24 (2020) | |
| Spoto Family Wines | 2018 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Oakville Station | 24 (2020) |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 24 (2020) | |
| Boich Family Cellar | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietor's Barrel | 23 (2019) |
| Ehlers Estate | 2017 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | 23 (2019) | |
| Canard Vineyard | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 22 (2018) | |
| von Strasser & Lava Vine Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | So Sori, Sori Bricco Vineyard | 22 (2018) |
| Cairdean Estate | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Acquaintance Vineyard | 20 (2016) |
| Chase Cellars | 2015 | Zinfandel | St. Helena | Hayne Vineyard | 20 (2016) |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Cinnamon Devil | 20 (2016) |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | A5W | 20 (2016) |
| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Summit Select | 20 (2016) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| THE GRADE Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Fourteener | 20 (2016) |
| Paoletti Estates Winery | 2012 | Malbec | Calistoga | 18 (2014) | |
| Oakville East Exposure | 2011 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Majek | 17 (2013) |
| Clos Pegase | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Antipodes | 16 (2012) |
| Derenoncourt California | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | A Tale of Two Terroirs | 16 (2012) |
| Meteor Vineyard | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Celestia (90% Cabernet /10% Petite Verdot) | 15 (2011) |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | The Pearl | 15 (2011) |
| Tayson Pierce Estate Wines | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cuvée Rothchild | 15 (2011) |
| Meander | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Twist | 14 (2010) |
Winery Distribution
Oakville East Exposure is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.