Wine detail

Morlet Family Vineyards

Les Petits Morlet

Napa Valley

2018

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2024-2037

Where it is, November 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2037), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2037, with a drinking horizon to 2044.

The ‘18 Les Petits Morlet.

Morlet Family Vineyards Les Petits Morlet 2018 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2022-2044Peak window 2024-2037

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Morlet Family Vineyards Les Petits Morlet 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2018 vintage

Morlet Family Vineyards' 2018 Les Petits Morlet is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

About Morlet Family Vineyards

Morlet Family Vineyards' Les Petits Morlet is a Cabernet Sauvignon 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 firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Morlet Family Vineyards Les Petits Morlet 2018?

Morlet Family Vineyards Les Petits Morlet 2018 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

What does Morlet Family Vineyards Les Petits Morlet 2018 taste like?

Morlet Family Vineyards Les Petits Morlet 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Morlet Family Vineyards Les Petits Morlet 2018 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2044. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2037. 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 Morlet Family Vineyards Les Petits Morlet 2018?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.