2019 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve

The iconic 2019 version with the maximum 100/100 points from Suckling

" Wow! The aromas to this are really exceptional, with a tangerine edge to the blackcurrants, graphite, lead pencil, flowers and wet earth. It changes all the time. So expressive and refined. Full-bodied with great intensity and depth of fruit. The ultra-fine tannins display millions of layers. The texture on the palate is superb and lasts for minutes. This is the new 1974 George de Latour, which was a legend. Real Napa Valley red here. Drinkable now, to understand it, but truly great in five to six years and onwards Benchmark"

The wine is made from mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and some Petit Verdot. 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 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 signature “Rutherford Dust” tannins are pronounced, framing the wine and providing a firm grip, with a chewy, cocoa-powdered texture. The taste is lively and fresh with a balanced acidity. Certainly to mature for many years.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.