2009 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve
UNITED STATES / CALIFORNIA / NAPA
- 93 WS
- 93 IWC
- Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Wine Spectator | Rating: 93
Bold, rich and concentrated, focused on a dense core of blackberry, cherry, red and black licorice. Firmly tannic and chewy, with subtle earthy notes at the foundation.Author: James LaubeInternational Wine Cellar | Rating: 93
Bright ruby-red. Deep aromas of cassis, black cherry, licorice and spice, complemented by a very ripe chocolatey quality. Broad, lush and ripe on the palate, a step beyond the winery's other 2009s in texture and depth. Wonderfully fine-grained wine in the style of the year, with ripe cassis and chocolate flavors offering early appeal. The wine's dusty, ripe tannins spread out to saturate the palate. Accessible now but with the stuffing and structure to age for 15 or 20 years.Author: Stephen TanzerIssue: May/June 2012
Self | Rating: 91
Author: Kevrob822Self | Rating:
Drink Dates: 2024-2024Author: AndrewSelf | Rating: 92
Drink Dates: 2015-2018Author: Rmann
In 1900, when Georges de Latour's wife, Fernande, first laid eyes on the land that would become their original Rutherford vineyard, she named it "beau lieu," or "beautiful place." Shortly thereafter, de Latour sold his thriving cream of tartar business, bought the four-acre ranch and founded Beaulieu Vineyard with the vision of making Napa Valley wines that would rival those of his native France.Today the winery continues to turn to innovative practices to craft wines in a bold, classic style. They have become a leader in clonal research, and the BV Clone Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon wines are highly acclaimed. Most recently a new state-of-the-art winery was completed within one of the original buildings. The Georges de Latour Private Reserve Winery utilizes the latest technology in combination with time-honored traditions for the production of this exceptional, wine-the longtime benchmark of Rutherford Cabernet.
Collector Data For This Wine
- 288 bottles owned
- 46 collectors
- Average collector rating: 92
(Out of 46 collectors)