2023 Chimney Rock 'Elevage' Red Stags Leap District

A rocking Bordeaux blend from this great vintage, the 2023 Red Blend Elevage offers pure blackcurrants, darker cherries, graphite, savory herbs, and loamy earth aromatics. It's medium to full-bodied with a pure, elegant mouthfeel, polished tannins, and a great finish. Drink this incredibly classy, seamless effort over the coming 15 years or more. Drink 2025-2040.~95 Jeb Dunnuck

A keenly structured yet polished red, with handsome flavors of black cherry and red currant accented by tomato leaf and bittersweet chocolate as this gathers richness toward fine-grained tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2035. 3,619 cases made. ~94 Wine Spectator

This bold, ripe, full-bodied red also boasts some freshness, good balance and complexity. Ample oak spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and cocoa are layered over rich black cherries, dried blueberries and creme de cassis. Substantial, velvety tannins provide support and aging potential. Drink now or hold. ~94 James Suckling

Plum, pomegranate and blackberry fill a generous palate, joined by red cherry and blackcurrant. Allspice, graphite, dark chocolate and pine add depth, building to a long, mint-scented finish. ~94 Decanter

The 2023 Elevage is especially fine. Aromatic, silky and wonderfully inviting, the Elevage is such a sensual wine. Spice, red orange, mint, cedar, leather and a kiss of French oak give this juicy red tons of charm. ~93 Vinous Media