×

L'aventure Optimus 2020 750ml

size
750ml
country
United States
region
California
appellation
San Luis Obispo
subappellation
Paso Robles
4 Ratings
See 4 Professional Reviews
WA
95
JS
94
DC
93
JD
92
Additional vintages
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
A blend of 58% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petit Verdot, the 2020 Optimus has a deep ruby color and a deep core of red and black cherries, chargrill, thyme, charcuterie and desiccated violet. The full-bodied palate is light on its feet with juicy acidity and approachable grainy tannins, and it has a long, layered finish. ... More details
Image of bottle
Sample image only. Please see Item description for product Information. When ordering the item shipped will match the product listing if there are any discrepancies. Do not order solely on the label if you feel it does not match product description

L'aventure Optimus 2020 750ml

SKU 901856
Case Only Purchase
Long-term Pre-Arrival
$428.82
/case
$71.47
/750ml bottle
Quantity
min order 6 bottles
Add to Cart
* This is a Long-term Pre-arrival item and is available for online ordering only. This item will ship on a future date after a 4-8 months transfer time. For additional details about Pre-arrival Items please visit our FAQ page.
Professional Ratings
WA
95
JS
94
DC
93
JD
92
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
A blend of 58% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petit Verdot, the 2020 Optimus has a deep ruby color and a deep core of red and black cherries, chargrill, thyme, charcuterie and desiccated violet. The full-bodied palate is light on its feet with juicy acidity and approachable grainy tannins, and it has a long, layered finish.
JS
94
Rated 94 by James Suckling
Grilled meat, bacon fat, tobacco and olives to the nose that follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate with rich, creamy tannins. 58% syrah, 31% cabernet
DC
93
Rated 93 by Decanter
Tobacco, tar, dark chocolate, floral touches, bitter blood orange, scrubland herbs - so much going on the nose, really aromatic and expressive in a dark, sticky way. Gorgeously lifted and lively, full of bright and crunchy red fruits that you're just not expecting after the nose, this is direct but it has a pristine quality to it. Tannis are fine and the whole taste is just so clean. Juicy, mouthwatering and joyful, really bright and playful, I love the whole lifted tone, almost verging on tangy and sour but just keeps the depth. You get a bit of saltiness too on the finish. I like this a lot, especially the touch of metallic, iron-filing, blood on the finish. Characterful. The first vintage to use an optical sorted at harvest. Ageing 14 months in French oak (65% new and 35% in one year old).
JD
92
Rated 92 by Jeb Dunnuck
Starting off with the 2020 Optimus, it's a blend of 58% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Petit Verdot that spent 14 months in 65% new French oak. It displays a solid deeper purple hue to go with a peppery, darker berry, graphite, and smoky earth-driven bouquet. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a round, supple, mouth-filling texture, quality tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and outstanding length. It's clearly an outstanding wine but a step back from past vintages.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
United States
region
California
appellation
San Luis Obispo
subappellation
Paso Robles
Additional vintages
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Overview
A blend of 58% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petit Verdot, the 2020 Optimus has a deep ruby color and a deep core of red and black cherries, chargrill, thyme, charcuterie and desiccated violet. The full-bodied palate is light on its feet with juicy acidity and approachable grainy tannins, and it has a long, layered finish.
barrel

Region: California

When it comes to New World wine regions, it is widely agreed that many of the finest wines are grown and produced in California. The long stretches of coastline and the valleys and mountainsides which come off them are ideal areas for vine cultivation, and for over a century now, wineries have found a perfect home in the hot, dry state, with many of the wines produced here going on to reach world class status. The state is greatly helped by the brisk oceanic winds which cool the otherwise hot and dry vineyards, which hold mineral rich soils covering vast areas and featuring many established wineries. The state is split into four main regions, the largest by far being the central valley which stretches over three hundred miles in length.
fields

Country: United States

Whilst there are several strains of native grape varietals in the United States, it was the introduction of the European species which prompted the country to begin producing wines on a large scale. Over the past few centuries, experimentation and cross-breeding has produced great successes in regards to the quality and suitability of the fruit grown in states such as California, Oregon, Washington and New York, and the past few decades have seen New World wines from the United States reach much higher standards. Arguably the finest United States wines have always come out of California, where the climate and terrroir is most suitable for fine wine production. The masterful blending of classic grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, amongst others including Syrah and Chardonnay, have had world beating results in recent years, prompting many to suggest that there has never been a better time for buying and drinking United States wines.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews

There have been no reviews for this product.

Also Recommended
Picture
Product Name
Vintage
Price
Highest Rating
Varietal
Country
Region
Appellation
Size
Additional Discount
Original Item
L'aventure Optimus 2020 750ml
L'aventure Optimus 2020 750ml
2020
$71.47
95 WA
Red Blend
United States
California
San Luis Obispo
750ml
N/A
Better Price, Same Score
Napanook Red Blend 2014 750ml
Napanook Red Blend 2014 750ml
2014
$70.61
95 JS
Red Blend
United States
California
Napa Valley
750ml
Better Score, Similar Price
Napanook Red Blend 2018 750ml
Napanook Red Blend 2018 750ml
2018
$74.94
97 JS
Red Blend
United States
California
Napa Valley
750ml
Closest Match
Charles Krug Winery Red Blend Family Reserve Generations 2019 750ml
Charles Krug Winery Red Blend Family Reserve Generations...
2019
$70.63
97 WE
Red Blend
United States
California
Napa Valley
750ml
6B / $68.81
Best QPR in Price range
Stags' Leap Winery Red Blend The Investor 2020 750ml
Stags' Leap Winery Red Blend The Investor 2020 750ml
2020
$50.04
97 WE
Red Blend
United States
California
Napa Valley
750ml
12B / $49.40
More wines available from L'aventure
Long-term Pre-Arrival
L'aventure Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2020 750ml
Pre-Arrival
L'aventure Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2020
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $174.95
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, blended with 5% Petit Verdot, has a deep ruby-purple color and slowly opens to...
WA
98
JS
95
Long-term Pre-Arrival
L'aventure Cote A Cote 2012 750ml
Pre-Arrival
L'aventure Cote A Cote 2012
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $148.98
The terrific 2012 Cote a Cote is 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah that was aged in a combination of new and...
WA
96
Long-term Pre-Arrival
L'aventure Cote A Cote 2020 750ml
Pre-Arrival
L'aventure Cote A Cote 2020
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $121.18
The 2020 Côte a Côte is a beautiful blend of 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 25% Mourvèdre and one of the most...
WA
98
JD
94
L'aventure Cote A Cote 2020 750ml
L'aventure Cote A Cote 2020
750ml
Bottle: $98.93
The 2020 Côte a Côte is a beautiful blend of 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 25% Mourvèdre and one of the most...
WA
98
JD
94
Sale
L'aventure Cote A Cote 2021 750ml
L'aventure Cote A Cote 2021
750ml
Bottle: $110.95 $111.60
Floral and lifted on the nose, dark chocolate, violets and rose petals with sweet strawberries and pomegranates. This...
More Details
Winery L'aventure
barrel

Region: California

When it comes to New World wine regions, it is widely agreed that many of the finest wines are grown and produced in California. The long stretches of coastline and the valleys and mountainsides which come off them are ideal areas for vine cultivation, and for over a century now, wineries have found a perfect home in the hot, dry state, with many of the wines produced here going on to reach world class status. The state is greatly helped by the brisk oceanic winds which cool the otherwise hot and dry vineyards, which hold mineral rich soils covering vast areas and featuring many established wineries. The state is split into four main regions, the largest by far being the central valley which stretches over three hundred miles in length.
fields

Country: United States

Whilst there are several strains of native grape varietals in the United States, it was the introduction of the European species which prompted the country to begin producing wines on a large scale. Over the past few centuries, experimentation and cross-breeding has produced great successes in regards to the quality and suitability of the fruit grown in states such as California, Oregon, Washington and New York, and the past few decades have seen New World wines from the United States reach much higher standards. Arguably the finest United States wines have always come out of California, where the climate and terrroir is most suitable for fine wine production. The masterful blending of classic grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, amongst others including Syrah and Chardonnay, have had world beating results in recent years, prompting many to suggest that there has never been a better time for buying and drinking United States wines.