Finna Sze | March 1, 2025
Sotheby’s Wine is thrilled to offer the 2021 vintage of Ulysses!
Ulysses vineyard was acquired in 2008 by Christian Moueix. Situated along Napa Valley’s Oakville bench and extending over an alluvial fan at the foot of the Mayacamas Range, the site is exceptional for winegrowing. The wine is largely Cabernet Sauvignon, and the style showcases complexity and dryness rather than power and density.
Regarding vintage 2021, the weather was particularly favorable. Indeed, the total amount of rain for the winter and spring was 350 mm (compared to an average of 775 mm). From the beginning of the growing season, the vines were reasonably stressed. This stress was maintained throughout the summer, with high temperatures but without any severe heat waves. As a result, the berries were small and phenolics high.
In addition, in 2021, Ulysses received its CCOF ("California Certified Organic Farmers") certification for organic farming practices.
In summary, 2021 is an outstanding vintage. The combination of limited rainfall, consistent vine stress, and warm yet moderate temperatures yielded small, phenolic-rich berries, resulting in a wine of remarkable complexity and refinement.
The wine will arrive in Hong Kong at the end of 2025; our team will contact you once it is ready for delivery.
This offer is valid until 15th March 2025. By case quantity only. While stocks last. E&OE. Offer may change without notice. Other conditions may apply.
