Daou 2021 'Soul of a Lion' Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles france slightly chalky but soft with

slightly chalky but soft with a

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but that was not the case in 2023

Appellation: Carneros

94 Points by Decanter

Daou 2021 'Soul of a Lion' Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles france slightly chalky but soft withThe 2021 vintage displays remarkable intensity in the glass with dark, inky ruby purple hues. Abundant fruit aromas of black cherry, blackberry, blueberry jam and black currant are interwoven with accents of baking spices, sage and graphite. A voluminous entry introduces sumptuous layers of chocolate covered blueberry, tobacco, mocha, vanilla and toasted oak. The mouthfeel is concentrated and elegant, with round, vibrant tannins that carry into a