COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
PRODUCER
Beaulieu Vineyard
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Beaulieu Vineyard's Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a significant wine from Napa Valley's Rutherford AVA. Established in 1900 by Georges de Latour, the winery released this flagship wine in 1940, honoring its founder and creating one of Napa's earliest 'cult' Cabernets. The grapes are cultivated on BV's historic Ranches No. 1 and No. 2, which were originally planted by Georges de Latour himself. This wine is recognized as a benchmark for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, embodying the classic style associated with the Rutherford appellation.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€159
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Napa Valley's first 'cult' Cabernet, established in 1940.
Fact 02
Grapes sourced from historic vineyards planted in the early 1900s.
Fact 03
Features the signature 'Rutherford Dust' tannins.
Fact 04
A benchmark for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is produced using grapes from Beaulieu Vineyard's historic Ranches No. 1 and No. 2 in Rutherford. The vineyard's clonal selections are chosen for their ability to produce small berries with a high skin-to-juice ratio, contributing to intense wines. Following harvest, the wine is aged for 22 months, with 95% of the aging occurring in new French oak barrels. This process is guided by Beaulieu Vineyard's philosophy of blending modern technology with traditional winemaking techniques.
