Wine Spectator's #2 Wine of the Year, the Beaulieu Vineyard Georges De Latour Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkable vintage that showcases the essence of its terroir. The bouquet is rich and inviting, featuring fragrant notes of wild sage, blackcurrant, cedar, and fresh mint.
The palate is expansive and full-bodied, offering a sumptuous mouthfeel that reveals layers of ripe blackberry, redcurrant, and delicate red rose petal. Earthier tones of graphite, licorice root, gravely stone, and dark chocolate add complexity, while subtle baking spices from French oak barrel aging introduce hints of sandalwood, clove, and Ceylon cinnamon.
The signature Rutherford Dust tannins are silky, polished, and fine-grained, leading to a long finish with a cocoa powder texture. Although slightly reserved upon release, this wine is incredibly drinkable, elegant, and pleasing, with tannins that provide approachability and beautiful harmony. Its significant presence, depth, and concentration foreshadow a cellar-worthy potential that will continue to evolve and develop over the coming decades.
Composed of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, this Private Reserve is a true testament to the artistry of winemaking.
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