Coup de Foudre
Master Bouteillier
Napa Valley
2020
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2030), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2030, with a drinking horizon to 2036.
The ‘20 Master Bouteillier.
Coup de Foudre Master Bouteillier 2020 is a Merlot from Napa Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Napa Valley Merlot should lead with black cherry, ripe plum and a soft violet aroma. The 2020 Master Bouteillier is expected to feel polished and full, with fine tannins framing its dark fruit and acidity giving the palate a clean, balanced line. Its peak is listed through 2030 within a horizon to 2036; a lasting finish should move from juicy plum toward savory herb and a subtle note of spice.
The 2020 vintage
Coup de Foudre's 2020 Master Bouteillier is a Merlot from Napa Valley, United States.
About Coup de Foudre
Coup de Foudre's Master Bouteillier is a Merlot from Napa Valley, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Coup de Foudre Master Bouteillier 2020?
Coup de Foudre Master Bouteillier 2020 is a Merlot from Napa Valley, United States.
When should Coup de Foudre Master Bouteillier 2020 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2036. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2030. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Coup de Foudre Master Bouteillier 2020?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.