Lot 505 | 2022 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Lot 505
2022 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml

Over $100/bottle under the original label

Lot 505 is a 90-point James Suckling scored (under our label) estate-grown 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon from a historic winery which routinely garners mid-to-high 90s scores from top critics such as Jeb Dunnuck and Antonio Galloni. To protect our source, we can’t disclose the price under the original label nor the exact varietal percentages of this Bordeaux-inspired wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Cab Franc and pinches of Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Merlot), but we can tell you that you're getting an acclaimed Cabernet that oozes power and finesse in spades.

This bombshell pours a deep ruby-hued core, with aromas of cassis, plum, and bramble fruit underpinned by gravel, red capsicum, iron, and signature valley floor dust. The entry reveals impeccable structure and aging potential; red-to-black fruit is wrapped in new soft leather, crushed florals, and a kiss of menthol, with dusty earth notes persisting throughout and backed by perfectly integrated acidity and firm, grippy tannins. The finish lingers beautifully, resonating with black cherries, dark berries, vanilla bean, and barrel-influenced spice.


14.6% alc

Overall rating: 4.878788 / 5 from 33 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon from a historic winery offers a deep ruby hue and complex aromas of cassis, plum, and bramble fruit. It has a smooth finish with integrated acidity and firm tannins, backed by high praise from top critics. Priced at $36 per bottle, it provides excellent value for a Napa County wine.

Summary topics

  • Cabernet Quality: 39%
  • Wine Quality: 39%

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Review highlights

  • "Great wine with a smooth finish!"Iain H.
  • "I know this bottle is young and is already a fantastic cab!"Patrick
  • "I find this more ready now and a better wine than Lot 500 for longer term drinking."Craig M.

Reviews

Outstanding

"This is a great wine that I purchased another 6 bottles right after finishing the first bottle. Our friends were overwhelmed how good it was and the price we paid for it. I was very proud."

steve m. (5/5)

Amazing

"Really good, this is one my wife and I keep for special occasions"

Alexander F. (5/5)

Really great cab

"Good price I will buy this one again."

Christine (5/5)

Weighty and structured.

"Rated 93 points: Another structured cab from de Negoce. This felt a bit more weighty and serious vs. some of the other cabs I've had from them, though the others were perhaps a bit more enticing and flamboyant."

John M. (3/5)

Beautifully smooth

"This cab is very smooth and opens nicely after a decant. Great weeknight wine on a fall evening."

Matthew O. (5/5)

World class!

"A great balanced Oakville Cabernet, would buy again!"

John D. (5/5)

Simply delicious

"This is really an outstanding red with loads of character, complexity and depth. I had to go back for more !"

Mia C. (5/5)

Excellent Cab

"I have to say that DN has come up with a series of good Cabs lately, all of which are way better than their price point. Two of them, 500 and 505 stand out in my book and have received constantly good reviews from my guests. Keep it up!"

Brian N. (5/5)

Oakville smooth

"A great Oakville wine. Decanted it over night and was great with out steaks the next night."

Phillip O. (5/5)

Oakville doesn't disappoint!

"Full body, bold!"

Bin L. (5/5)

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