DAOU Soul of a Lion 2020

DAOU Soul of a Lion 2020

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  • Vinous rating 96
  • Robert Parker rating 95
DAOU Soul of a Lion 2020
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HED29930

75 cl

14.9%
£155.00
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DAOU Soul of a Lion 2020 is a Bordeaux blend crafted from DAOU Mountain, located in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles. The wine is composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The 2020 growing season yielded fruit with concentrated flavour profiles and robust structure. Aged for 22 months in new French oak, this wine presents layers of black currant, dark chocolate and subtle spice, framed by firm tannins.
96 Vinous
The 2020 Soul of a Lion Estate is a deep, dark, nearly impenetrable ruby color. It has a beguiling bouquet that blends spicy dried flowers, cardamon and red currants. Sweet smoke hints add lift. This flows like pure silk without a single edge in sight. Guided by juicy acidity, textural waves of wild berry fruits soothe the palate. For all of its power and depth, the 2020 finishes remarkably fresh. It’s tannic, yet they are sweet and perfectly formed in a harmonious concentration that tugs at the senses yet never tires them out. The cellaring potential here is off the charts.Eric Guido1st May 2023
95 Robert Parker
The 2020 Soul Of A Lion, made from free-run juice, is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot matured for 22 months in 100% new French oak. It has a deep ruby color and pure aromas of blackcurrants, tobacco, truffle and thyme with touches of leather and graphite. The full-bodied palate has a pleasantly rustic texture and savory character, finishing with tobacco accents. Drink it over the next 3-5 years.

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Innovators in Paso Robles

Founders George and Daniel Daou began searching for the vineyards that would comprise the DAOU estate in the mid 2000s - their objective was to find the perfect terroir for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. They eventually settled on an estate in the Adelaida District AVA in San Luis Obispo County, specifically a plot once singled out by oenologist André Tchelistcheff as being of great potential.

It's rare to find high quality Cabernet Sauvginon in Paso Robles, rare even to find anyone vinifying the grape here, but the high altitude of the site combined with a forensic approach in the vineyard and winery have allowed the team at DAOU to produce some truly fantastic wines. The flagship Cabernet Sauvignons are dense, intense reds that are set to age for many decades. Mayote is a Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah blend while the estate Chardonnay is a surprisingly elegant entry in the portfolio.

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