Beaulieu Vineyard "Georges de Latour" Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

 98 pts Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Mar 2021): 

“The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve is fabulous. Inky, rich and explosive, the 2018 is a fine addition to the lineage of one of Napa Valley's most historic wines. Inky red fruit, chocolate, leather and licorice all open in the glass. Aeration brings out floral top notes, raspberry and a hint of blood orange. There is plenty of depth, but the tannins are finer than they were a few years ago. Shorter time on the skins and a reduction in barrel fermentations really allow the pedigree of these Rutherford sites to come through. The 2018 is sensational.”

 98 pts James Suckling (Jun 2021): 

“Blackberry, blackcurrant and mint with some sage and crushed-stone undertones. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that are in-check and nicely polished. Smoke, toasted oak and bark at the end, complementing the fresh yet ripe fruit. Drink after 2024.” 

 97+ Jeb Dunnuck (May 2022): 

“The flagship 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges De Latour Private Reserve is a gorgeous wine from this team that's reminiscent of the 2016, if not slightly more tannic. Blackcurrants, cassis, tobacco leaf, and nicely integrated oak all make an appearance, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a beautiful sense of purity and freshness, flawless balance, and a great finish. It has plenty of structure and, like a lot of 2018s, not a huge amount of baby fat, which gives it a firmer, more age-worthy vibe. While it's unquestionably approachable today, do your best to hide bottles for 4-5 years, and it should have a gradual evolution over the coming 20-25 years. I followed this bottle for multiple days and it only improved. It's brilliant, seamless wine in the making.” 

酒莊在1900年由Georges de Latour創立，由於他並非釀酒背景出身，因此在1938年，Georges de Latour聘請了著名的釀酒師André Tchelistcheff掌管葡萄園與釀酒工作。他也是打造酒莊的旗艦酒款─Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon的大功臣，在品嚐了de Latour家族所釀造的1936年份Cabernet Sauvignon葡萄酒之後，André Tchelistcheff堅持這款酒應該要單獨裝瓶，並作為酒莊的旗艦酒款出售；迄今，這款酒不僅被認為是Napa河谷Cabernet Sauvignon葡萄酒的標竿，更被認為是最值得收藏的美國葡萄酒之一。