Critical Acclaim
99 points – Wine Advocate
97 points – Vinous
"Another outstanding wine from L'Aventure in the challenging 2020 vintage, offering singular concentration and elegance. Deep ruby-purple, it has a pure core of cassis and slowly unfolding accents of licorice, cured meats, tobacco leaves, cedar and truffle. Full-bodied, juicy and alluring, it floods the mouth with layers of blue fruit, floral perfume and spice. It is supported by powdery tannins and boasts a tremendously long, detailed finish." —Wine Advocate
"A beguiling blend of dusty violets, crushed stone, musky black currants and grilled herbs makes the 2020 Estate Cuvée impossible to ignore. Racy yet supple, this soothes with its ripe red and black fruits while also exciting the palate through a core of zesty acidity. A staining of minerality lingers as the 2020 finishes with epic length and potency. Grippy tannins tug at the perimeters of the palate, leaving nuances of black licorice and clove to resonate. This radiant beauty has a very bright future." —Vinous
French-born winemaker Stephan Asseo founded L'Aventure after leaving Bordeaux in search of the creative freedom to work outside the constraints of France's appellation system. He found exactly what he was looking for on Paso Robles' west side, where calcareous soils, warm days, cool nights, and Pacific influences offered remarkable potential for world class blends. Since its first vintage in 2001, Estate Cuvee has remained the winery's flagship wine, crafted entirely from estate fruit and reflecting Asseo's vision of combining Bordeaux and Rhône varieties in a distinctly Paso Robles style. Today, Stephan works alongside his daughter Chloé Asseo, continuing the family's commitment to wines shaped by their vineyard and each growing season.
The 2020 Estate Cuvee is a blend of Syrah, Cabernet, and Petit Verdot. Produced from low-yielding estate vineyards, it offers remarkable depth with layered dark fruit, floral notes, spice, savory complexity, and refined structure that promises years of graceful evolution. For many collectors, it stands among the finest wines of Paso Robles and highlights why L'Aventure has become one of California's most sought after estates!
This vintage received some serious critical acclaim, with 99 points from Wine Advocate and 97 from Vinous. This is a bottle worthy of a place in the cellar, so order today before it’s gone!
Was: $191.99
Now: $122.99
