2018 BV 'Georges de la Tour' Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2018 BV 'Georges de la Tour' Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
2018
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel Aging:
22 months
Cooperage:
95% New French Oak
Composition:
93% Cabernet Sauvignon
4% Petit Verdot
3% Malbec
98 pts James Suckling
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.