🏰 The 2016 Tesseron Estate Pym-Rae is the highly anticipated debut vintage from the esteemed Bordeaux owner Alfred Tesseron (of Pontet Canet), who acquired Robin Williams' former Napa Valley vineyard in 2016. This inaugural release is a "real stunner" and a "killer wine" that showcases a rich, meaty, powerful style with massive concentration and depth, yet maintains terrific balance. A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc, it reveals wonderfully fragrant notes of 【candied violets, wilted roses, damp soil, and black tea over a core of red and black currants, black cherries, and warm blackberries, plus touches of cigar box and camphor】. The palate is full-bodied, reserved yet layered with chocolate, walnuts, and plums, supported by firm yet polished, silt-like tannins. 🍴 This opulent Napa Valley red blend is a superb match for robust and flavorful dishes. Pair it with classic meat dishes like veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, ribs, or gourmet hamburgers. It also complements hearty fish courses like tuna or salmon, mushrooms, and pasta. 🥂 An exceptional wine for a grand celebration, a significant milestone, or as a cornerstone addition to a fine wine collection. It's remarkably drinkable already but is built to age gracefully for 3-4 decades, with some suggesting a drinking window from 2025-2067. Young vintages can benefit from 2-4 hours of decanting to soften and open up its perfume.