Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (750ML)

97 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "Subtle aromas of crushed berries and tile. Mushrooms. Almost dusty. Full to medium body, powdery tannins and mouthfeel. Bright acidity that gives the wine beautiful and enticing freshness. Gentle and ethereal red. The first vintage of the new wine from the owners of Dominus. The vineyard is located in Oakville near Vine Hill." 01/16

94 Points, William Kelley, Decanter: "A striking bouquet of briary blackberry, wild plum, dark soil and warm spices is followed by a sappy, juicy wine underpinned by fine tannins and fresh acidity. There is palpable energy to this outstanding debut vintage of Ulysses, Christian Mouiex's new project in southwest Oakville." 06/16

93 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is the first commercial release from Christian Moueix's Oakville property. Sensual and alluring, yet with striking depth, the 2012 is full of sweet red cherry, raspberry jam, wild flowers, all pushed forward in a sexy, layered Cabernet Sauvignon that delivers terrific depth for a wine from this generally uneven vintage. Sweet floral and spiced notes add lift on the finish. I imagine the 2012 will reward readers with a good two decades of fine drinking. (Drink between 2017-2032)" 02/16

93 Points, Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate: "The 2012 Ulysses (800 cases) is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest other Bordeaux varietals. A structured, dense purple wine that displays plenty of cedar wood, creme de cassis, licorice and graphite, the wine is full-bodied, rich, backward and dense, but beautifully pure fruit and an almost Pontet-Canet-like purity and density are hallmarks of this brilliant wine. Forget it for 4-5 years and drink it over the following 20-25." 12/15

18/20 Points, Elaine Chukan Brown, JancisRobinson.com: "Oakville fruit but Napa Valley on the label. Fresh-picked berries and bramble on the nose become focused and spiced on the palate. Nice herbal and earth notes with rocky minerality across the full length of the palate. The open fruit expression of the nose creates the expectation of a bigger wine to follow but it is classical with good restraint and an impressive sense of precision in the mouth. Beautifully done. (ECB) (Drink between 2018-2030)" 06/16