The 2024 Julien Fayard Sleeping Lady Cabernet Sauvignon No Sulfites Added is a wine of extraordinary provenance and rare winemaking conviction — sourced from the legendary Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville, one of Napa Valley's most prestigious and sought-after addresses. Julien Fayard, the French-born, Bordeaux-trained winemaker behind this eponymous label, has built his reputation on wines of precision, transparency, and deep terroir expression. The decision to craft this bottling without added sulfites reflects Fayard's commitment to natural winemaking and his confidence in the exceptional quality of the fruit: only the finest, most pristine grapes can support this approach while delivering a wine of genuine complexity and stability.

Rated 95 points by James Suckling, the 2024 Julien Fayard Sleeping Lady Cabernet Sauvignon No Sulfites Added is described as "a curious wine from one of the most prestigious" vineyard sites in Napa Valley — a wine of remarkable purity and depth, with the vibrant fruit, silky tannins, and natural freshness that define great Yountville Cabernet. Dark cassis, ripe cherry, and violet are layered with notes of graphite, cedar, and subtle floral complexity, while the palate delivers a seamless, long finish that speaks to both the vineyard's exceptional terroir and Fayard's masterful touch. A truly distinctive and collectible bottle for those who seek something beyond the conventional. Pair with roasted lamb, duck breast, or enjoy on its own as a meditation on Napa at its most natural.

No sulfur / No So2 / Natural Winemaking