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Wine Spectator's #2 Wine of the Year: 2021 Georges de Latour
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2021 Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

$85.00
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$1,020.00
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Tasting Notes

A showstopper example of our western Rutherford benchland terroir. The captivating bouquet dances out of the glass pleasantly perfumed with notes of black cherry, dark plum, and wild violet. Focused, bright red berry fruits on the palate with notes of rich, dark blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, and black licorice. Signature “Rutherford dust” tannins provide presence and grip with satisfying firmness, offering a mouth-pleasing character. A delightful fluidity is supported by a lean backbone of acidity, offering balance, tension, and finesse, all culminating in a powerful, full-bodied expression with length and persistence. This wine leaves an indelible impression epitomizing classic Rutherford nuance and elegance. Undeniably drinkable now with the potential to age exquisitely for many years to come.

Technical Information

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2021
Volume 750mL
Appellation Rutherford
Blend 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec
Oak Treatment 22 months in 100% French oak (80% new)
Alcohol % 14.8%
Enclosure Type Cork
pH 3.63

Scores & Accolades

  • 95
    “Bright and fruity with black currant, blackberry, boysenberry and black licorice notes, but not overdone. Full-bodied with tension from tannins that nicely frame the wine. Firm, bright and focused, even racy. Drinking so well now but will age beautifully.” -James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
  • 94
    “The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Reserve is another super-expressive wine in this range from BV. It offers up dark-toned fruit, mocha, dried herbs, gravel, incense and pipe tobacco. Medium in body and quite reserved, the 2021 needs a few years to unwind, but it certainly has a ton to offer. The 2021 is a big step up from the past, reflecting a move from an appellation-level wine to a more important bottling. The Reserve is made from vineyards on the western side of the appellation. It is essentially the second wine to the Georges de Latour.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2024
  • 93
    “A woodsy lift on a core of ripe black fruits gains detail with accents of graphite and espresso grounds. Savory, lightly sweet caramel and mixed spices bring additional depth. Powdery tannins and balanced acidity coat the palate, remaining approachable and ageworthy with a long finish.” – Elaine Chukan Brown, Wine Enthusiast, December 2024

Winemaking

Hand-picked grapes were destemmed and cold soaked for seven days. This developed an elegant, layered fruit expression and delicately released the natural cocoa-powder tannins. During the 8- to 12-day fermentation, we pumped over the cap to incorporate the flavor-rich skins into the juice. To balance the bold fruit expression with toasty oak character, we chose 80% new French oak for barrel aging and added Petit Verdot to enhance the complex flavor profile.

Vintage

2021 produced some of the best fruit in recent years. Early rain, then almost no notable precipitation for the rest of the season, provided an ideal environment. The summer saw early and even ripening. Low yields created small berries with intense flavor. Harvest began early at the end of August. With optimal ripening, our winemakers could take their time bringing in the grapes. The wine has fantastic character with aromatic intensity and tremendous balance and structure that are equally lush and fruity. A tremendous year to experience the nuances and terroir distinction from around the valley.

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