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Description of Domaine Timeless
Domaine Timeless, located in California's preeminent Napa Valley, is renowned for its production of exceptional wines that capture the spirit and richness of this world-renowned wine region. Committed to excellence, Timeless strives to reflect in each vintage the complexity, elegance and depth that only Napa Valley terroir can offer. By adopting a careful approach to viticulture and winemaking, the estate creates wines that are both a tribute to time and a celebration of the present moment.
Description of the Cuvée Timeless Napa Valley
The Timeless Napa Valley Cuvée is an emblematic expression of the estate, embodying the quintessence of Napa Valley through a meticulous blend of noble grape varieties. This vintage is the result of a rigorous selection of the best grapes, seeking to harmoniously balance power, finesse and complexity. Carefully matured to reveal every nuance, Timeless Napa Valley is an ode to the richness of the terroir and the art of winemaking, offering an unforgettable taste experience.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This wine seduces with its rich and diverse bouquet, offering intense aromas of ripe black fruits, tobacco, cedar, accompanied by spicy and chocolate notes. The elegance of barrel aging is manifested by delicate touches of vanilla and coffee, contributing to its complexity and aromatic depth.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Blend of noble grape varieties
- Profile: A wine of great elegance, with a rich tannin structure and well-integrated acidity. The complexity of the flavors and the length on the palate testify to the exceptional quality and aging potential of the vintage.
- Aging Potential: Designed to evolve beautifully over time, Timeless Napa Valley has remarkable aging potential, allowing flavors to meld and intensify, revealing an even richer and more nuanced expression with age.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Timeless Napa Valley is ideal for pairing with refined and complex dishes, such as grilled meats, richly seasoned roasts or mature cheeses. Its distinctive character and sophistication make it a perfect choice for special occasions and gourmet meals.
Where are we traveling?
California
While 50 American states produce wine, Californian production alone represents about 85% of the country's production, making this state the 4th largest producer in the world behind Italy, France and Spain. The climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, which at this latitude is a cold ocean. The wine regions located near the Pacific have an oceanic climate that becomes Mediterranean the further inland you move from the ocean and it becomes more continental near the Sierra Nevada. Bays and openings to the sea, such as San Pablo Bay, act as thermal regulators on viticulture, particularly in Napa and Sonoma Valley.
The little history of the country
UNITED STATES
In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.