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Beaulieu - BV Georges de Latour Private Reserve(2002)
- Winery:
- Latour
- Varietal:
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- fine, oak - heavy, oak, spicy, color descriptors, resinous, earthy, american cheese, licorice, mineral
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Source:
Wine.com
- The Wine News rating: 95
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October 2008
- Dark, black-ruby color. The aromas reflect classic Rutherford dust notes of black cherry, loamy mineral-earth tones, and licorice, along with fine new oak vanilla highlights. Medium full-bodied, with deep cherry-mineral, currant -anise flavors, this vintage has a fine veneer of tannins combined with good acidity to support 10-15 years aging. Rich, supple fruit softens the texture. The sweet fragrance and taste of vanilla from the new oak add measurable length and structure in the finish. A fine wine to drink young with grilled steaks, roast leg of lamb with shallots, or a ripe wedge of Fontina read more...
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Source:
Wine.com
- Wine Enthusiast rating: 92
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Source:
Wine.com
- Dark, black-ruby color. The aromas reflect classic Rutherford dust notes of black cherry, loamy mineral-earth tones, and licorice, along with fine new oak vanilla highlights. Medium full-bodied, with deep cherry-mineral, currant -anise flavors, this vintage has a fine veneer of tannins combined with good acidity to support 10-15 years aging. Rich, supple fruit softens the texture. The sweet fragrance and taste of vanilla from the new oak add measurable length and structure in the finish. A fine wine to drink young with grilled steaks, roast leg of lamb with shallots, or a ripe wedge of Fontina read more...
