Beaulieu Vineyard : Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Tasting Notes and Characteristics of Beaulieu Vineyard's Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Tasting Notes

Nose
Intense, the nose blends fragrances of wild sage, blackcurrant, cedar, and fresh mint.

Palate
A generous attack precedes a palate whose structure and concentration suggest significant aging potential.

The unctuousness and aromatic depth of a great Californian wine

The Estate

For more than a century now, Beaulieu Vineyard has been one of the most prestigious wine estates in California. An iconic reference known to wine lovers around the world, Beaulieu Vineyard embodies, by definition, the classic style of Napa Valley's great red wines. Combining tradition and modernity, Beaulieu Vineyard's wines faithfully express the character of their native terroirs.

The Wine

An iconic cuvée among the great Napa Valley wines, Georges de Latour Private Reserve was first created in 1936, a year marked by a devastating frost. Although the harvest was low in quantity, its quality was exceptional, with small, highly concentrated berries. Since that vintage, Beaulieu Vineyard's Georges de Latour Private Reserve has established itself as an exceptional wine, unique for its concentration and structure.

The Vintage

Despite low yields due to a particularly hot and dry summer, the 2021 vintage will be remembered for the quality and concentration of its grapes.

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (94%)
Petit Verdot (6%).