Beaulieu Vineyard : Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

The freshness and balance of a fine Napa Valley wine

The estate

For over a century, Beaulieu Vineyard has been one of the most prestigious wineries in California. An iconic reference known among wine lovers from around the world, Beaulieu Vineyard embodies the classic style of great Napa Valley red wines. Combining tradition and modernity, the wines of Beaulieu Vineyard accurately reveal the expression of their terroir of origin.

The wine

Georges de Latour Private Reserve, the emblematic Napa Valley wine, was first produced in 1936, a year marked by a devastating frost. Although yields were low, the quality of the harvest was exceptional with small, highly concentrated grapes. Since this vintage, the Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve has established itself as an exceptional wine, unique in its concentration and structure.

The vintage

2019 is a year marked by high humidity and cool temperatures. While these conditions delay vegetative development, they ensure a slow and gradual ripening of the berries. Later than in previous years, the harvest gave rise to a vintage whose aromatic richness is sustained by a refreshing acidity and a superb balance.

The blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (91%)

Petit Verdot (9%).

Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 of Beaulieu Vineyard: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Nose

The nose is intense and expressive.

Palate

Blending power and concentration, the palate is seduced by this wine’s freshness. Throughout the tasting, the palate blends fruity aromas (dark black cherry, red currant) with notes of cocoa beans, amaretto, espresso and graphite. The finish is very persistent.