2018 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve
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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2044 |
Description
The Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) Georges De Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is made from mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Petit Verdot and Malbec. It is aged for 24 months in French oak (95% new barrels). The Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has a fragrant bouquet of ripe dark berries, grape compote, black cherry, orange peel and black plum, alongside savoury perfumed notes of wild violet. rose petals, fresh spearmint, bay leaf and earth. Warm baking spice notes from the influence of the French oak barrels add vanilla and caramel notes. Saturated dark fruit is present and voluminous on the palate, with a mouth-coating structure, with density and enveloping richness. Full and multi-layered secondary notes of bittersweet dark chocolate, savoury umami, leather, tobacco leaf and graphite add additional nuance and complexity. The characteristic “Rutherford Dust” tannins are pronounced, framing the wine and providing a firm grip, with a chewy, cocoa powdery texture. The palate is lively and fresh with a balanced acidity. Certainly to age for many years to come.
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Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Californie |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Icons | Icon USA |
| Winery | Beaulieu Vineyard |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2044 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 97 |
| James Suckling rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 98 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dark fruit, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Tannines, Full |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Wijnhuis
The adventure of the Beaulieu Vineyard winery begins in 1900 when Georges de Latour and his wife bought 1.6 hectares of land in Rutherford. In 1940 they could expect the first vintage. It has since become one of the most historic wineries with Grand Cru status in Napa Valley. The quality is high and there is also a lot of innovation within the winery.
Legend has it that Fernande pronounced 'Quel beau lieu' when she first saw the country. Literally translated, this means 'what a beautiful place' and Beaulieu Vineyard derives its name from this. De Latour became known for importing Phylloxera-resistant vine rootstocks from Europe to rebuild California's recently devastated fledgling wine industry. After Prohibition, when most wineries were forced to close, Beaulieu Vineyard increased its business by selling sacramental wine to the Catholic Church. church. After the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, De Latour devoted himself entirely to research and innovation to bring out the best expression of Rutherford Estate in the form of wine and he named it the Private Reserve which at the time was the private wine of the Latour family used to be.
In 1940, Beaulieu Vineyard released Private Reserve's first vintage and named it "Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon," a wine destined to become Napa Valley's first "cult wine." Today, Beaulieu Vineyard is known as one of the most historic wineries with Grand Cru status in Napa Valley and sets the standard for quality and innovation in Napa Valley wine production. It holds a unique place in California winery history and holds one of the most collected American Cabernet Sauvignons in the world.
