Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2019

100 points, James Suckling
“Wow! The aromas to this are really exceptional, with a tangerine edge to the blackcurrants, graphite, lead pencil, flowers and wet earth. It changes all the time. So expressive and refined. Full-bodied with great intensity and depth of fruit. The ultra-fine tannins display millions of layers. The texture on the palate is superb and lasts for minutes. This is the new 1974 George de Latour, which was a legend. Real Napa Valley red here. Drinkable now, to understand it, but truly great in five to six years and onwards. Benchmark."

97 points, Decanter
"Fragranced and richly fruited on the nose, vivid and vibrant. Smooth yet with crunchy fruit, this makes an immediate impression. Exuberant, racy and fruit forward with a sense of detail and character. I like the soft floral touches, the sweet blackcurrants and red berry elements, the chalky, minty fresh edges as well as some wild thyme and bay leaf herbal notes and a soft dusting of coffee and cocoa powder. Lots of tension still but also richness and concentration."

95 points, Robert Parker
The 2019 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colorued, it swans out with up-front scents of redcurrant jelly, warm cassis, and black cherry preserves, plus suggestions of cedar chest, sassafras, and ground cloves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers bags of fragrant black fruit flavours with a lively line and super-soft tannins, finishing with a spicy lift. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Eyes: Deep garnet purple
Nose: Fragranced and richly fruited on the nose, vivid and vibrant
Mouth: Full-bodied with great intensity and depth of fruit. The ultra-fine tannins display millions of layers

Pair with red meats, well-seasoned dishes, and hard cheeses.

Serving temperature: Room temp. at 16-20°C
Storage: Up to 3-5 days after opening

Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has been widely recognised as the benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford since its inaugural vintage in 1936. Beaulieu's understanding of terroir comes from more than 100 years of creating rich, classic Napa Valley wines.