Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beaulieu Vineyard
Label Name:
 
Gdl Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critical scores: Vinous 98, James Suckling 98, Wine Enthusiast 97, Jeb Dunnuck 97, Wine Advocate 96. Sources:

Tasting Note
Inky black-fruit core of blackberry, cassis and black cherry with violet, mint, sage, cedar, vanilla and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, concentrated, with silky 'Rutherford Dust' tannins and a long earthy, spice-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, Peking duck.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented and aged ~22 months (majority in new French oak); small-plot blending of Cabernet with Petit Verdot and Malbec; traditional barrel maturation.

Vineyard Info
Beaulieu Vineyard (founded 1900 by Georges de Latour) is a historic Napa Valley producer; Georges de Latour Private Reserve is its flagship, sourced from premier Rutherford sites.