{"product_id":"ulysses-cabernet-sauvignon-2013-mg-15-l","title":"Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 MG","description":"\u003cp\u003eBottled in an impressive magnum format, Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is a powerful yet beautifully polished expression of Napa Valley Cabernet. This is a collectible wine crafted for both serious cellaring and truly memorable occasions at the table. Deeply structured but already showing layers of complexity, it combines pedigree vineyard fruit with meticulous, Bordeaux-inspired winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2013 Ulysses Cabernet shows a deep garnet colour with hints of brick at the rim, a sign that it is just beginning to enter its first plateau of maturity. The nose opens with subtle woodsmoke and licorice, then unfurls into cigar box, cassis and blackcurrant, with underlying graphite and a touch of cedar as it takes on air.\n\nOn the palate the wine is full-bodied, supple and almost creamy in texture, with a fine-grained tannin structure that feels both powerful and refined. Ripe blackcurrant and dark plum are layered with notes of tobacco leaf, pencil shavings and crushed rock, leading into a long, persistent finish marked by graphite and subtle spice. From magnum, the 2013 vintage has excellent aging potential; it is drinking beautifully now with a decant, but will continue to develop additional savoury and tertiary nuances over the next 10–15 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the Ulysses vineyard in the heart of Oakville, Napa Valley, this Cabernet comes from gravelly, well-drained alluvial soils that naturally limit yields and concentrate flavour. The fruit is harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, with careful sorting in the vineyard and again at the winery to ensure only pristine berries make it into the fermenters. Vinification is guided by a minimalist, classical philosophy: fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks, gentle extraction to preserve finesse, and élevage in French oak barrels, a portion of which are new, to add structure and complexity without overwhelming the purity of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis magnum of 2013 Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon shines alongside richly flavoured dishes such as dry-aged ribeye, roast lamb with herbs, venison, or slow-braised short ribs. It also pairs beautifully with truffle dishes, wild mushroom ragù, or aged hard cheeses like Comté or mature Pecorino. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) for optimal expression. Given its concentration and youthfulness in magnum, decant for 1–2 hours before serving to allow the aromas and texture to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUlysses is the Oakville estate of Christian Moueix, the acclaimed vintner behind Dominus Estate and a key figure in both Bordeaux and Napa Valley. The Ulysses vineyard, purchased in 2008, sits on the famed alluvial benchlands of Oakville, an area renowned for producing some of the world’s most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignons. With a philosophy rooted in precision, restraint and respect for terroir, Ulysses has quickly earned a reputation for crafting wines of depth, clarity and longevity—Cabernets that stand among the most refined and ageworthy in Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ulysses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252923027793,"sku":"PS-7730905579720","price":368.28,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/UlyssesCabernetSauvignon2013MG.png?v=1783447917","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/ulysses-cabernet-sauvignon-2013-mg-15-l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}