2018 Beaulieu Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve 'Georges de Latour'

  Country: U.S.A. Region: Napa Valley Vintage: 2018 Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (93%); Petit Verdot (4%); Malbec (3%) Size: 750 ml Rating(s): 96+ (RP); 97+ (JD); 98 (JS) Beaulieu Vineyard's Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is an iconic Napa Valley wine, tracing its lineage back to the 1936 vintage and becoming Napa's first "cult" Cabernet. This benchmark wine gained legendary status under the guidance of André Tchelistcheff, who introduced pioneering winemaking techniques still influential today. Known for its remarkable longevity and consistent quality, it typically offers a powerful yet elegant profile of blackcurrant, cassis, cedar, and "Rutherford Dust" minerality, evolving beautifully over decades. " Blackberry, blackcurrant and mint with some sage and crushed-stone undertones. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that are in-check and nicely polished. Smoke, toasted oak and bark at the end, complementing the fresh yet ripe fruit." James Suckling (JS) - 06/21