2019 Scarecrow 'M. Etain' Cabernet Sauvignon (Very Lightly Scuffed Label)

"While the Grand Vin gets all the attention, don’t miss the 2019 M. Étain. This cuvée offers so much pleasure, and it also has a unique style all its own. Based on 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 4% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, its deep purple color is followed by a great bouquet of cassis, violets, leafy herbs, black olive, and crushed stone. Full-bodied, it has a terrific mix of richness and freshness, ripe tannins, and a great finish. While it’s a second wine at this address, it’s as good as just about everyone else’s top cuvée. 96+" 96/100 - Jeb Dunnuck