Carte Blanche Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle of Nicholas Allen’s ultra-premium Napa Valley portfolio, crafted from fruit sourced from some of the most prestigious vineyard sites in California. Produced in very limited quantities, the wine is designed as a showcase for elite terroir, combining vineyard pedigree with a refined, luxury-focused house style.
Rather than relying on a single estate, Carte Blanche draws on a carefully curated selection of top-tier vineyard parcels, allowing the wine to reflect the character of some of Napa’s most sought-after growing areas. This sourcing model provides both flexibility and access to exceptional fruit, contributing to the wine’s depth, complexity and consistency at the highest level.
Aromatically, the wine typically delivers layers of blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry, supported by notes of graphite, cedar, cocoa and subtle floral lift. On the palate, it is full-bodied and richly textured, with a dense core of fruit framed by polished, fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity that carries the wine through a long, composed finish.
Winemaking emphasises precision and luxury, with careful extraction and élevage in high-quality French oak contributing structure, spice and integration. The goal is to enhance texture and complexity without masking vineyard character, resulting in a Cabernet Sauvignon that is powerful yet refined, built for both near-term enjoyment and long-term cellaring.
For collectors, Carte Blanche Cabernet Sauvignon sits firmly in the cult-Napa category, prized for its rarity, vineyard sourcing and consistently high critical regard. It offers a combination of power, polish and pedigree that places it among the most desirable boutique Cabernet Sauvignons in the California fine-wine market.
