Bond St Eden 750 ml

Country: United States /

Region: California /

Style: Wine /

Size: 750 ml /

Vintage: 2014 /

Sku: 43540496

James Suckling99 Points
Vinous96 Points
The Wine Advocate96 Points
$649.99

Details

Details

St. Eden is based upon an 11-acre rocky knoll that is part of a beautiful estate located just north of the Oakville Crossroad. Eden is an historical reference to this region's designation on nineteenth century maps. The red rocky soil of this northfacing site originates from high in the Vaca Mountains. St. Eden, which appeared first in the 2001 vintage, reliably shows great focus, an opulent "sweet" center and notes of crème de cassis, dark chocolate, and roasted herbs. Mineral-tinged and broad on the palate, the wine consistently displays fine-grained tannins and a lush concentration.

Suggested Food Pairing:

Beef
Charcuterie-Cheese

Reviews

James Suckling99 Points
Vinous96 Points
The Wine Advocate96 Points
JS James Suckling: 99 Points
Forest-floor, terracotta and blackberry aromas are intense and enticing here. Full body, ultra-fine tannis and a powerful yet polished finish. Very long and intense. Lasts for minutes. Superb quality.
VN Vinous: 96 Points
As it often is, the 2014 St. Eden is a showy, racy wine. A rush of dark red cherry, plum, mocha, espresso and grilled herbs gives the wine its opulent, flamboyant feel. Even so the St. Eden shows the natural restraint and mid-weight structure of the year.
WA The Wine Advocate: 96 Points
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2014 St. Eden offers up expressive crème de cassis, black cherry compote and blueberry pie notes with hints of cedar chest, baking spices, menthol and pencil lead. Full-bodied, tightly packed, taut and muscular, it has a solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and lovely vivacity coming through on the long, earthy finish.