Beaulieu Vineyard - Bv Rutherford Reserve Cabernet 2018 (750ml)
Price: $84.99
| Producer | Beaulieu Vineyard |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 4232 |
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The Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is a bit of a newcomer to their lineup, having only been isolated into its own bottling a little over 20 years ago. It’s a banger of a wine; an absolute saturation of color, aromas and flavors, whipped into shape by a firm mineral structure that one should supplant on their brain as “Rutherford” and never forget it. The special “it” that Andre Tchelistcheff adamantly felt made great Cabernet really great, is Rutherford “Dust.”
Primarily made up of fruit from the Rutherford Bench, and specifically vineyard blocks in BV Ranches No. 1, No. 2 and No.10. The soil on the Bench is made up of alluvial fan—composed of gravel, sand and loam—that allow the vines to root deeply and develop that complex minerality. This is a special selection of lots that showed particular promise, isolated into a Reserve bottling.
Beaulieu Vineyard Description
Rutherford is the heart of Napa Valley and our home. Legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff, "the maestro" said,"It takes Rutherford dust to Grow Great Cabernet". Rutherford dust refers to the signature velvety cocca-powdered tannins that are unique to exceptional Cabernet Sauvignons from this region.
James Suckling: 96 Points
This is so aromatic with redcurrants, flowers and crushed stones. Some bark and rose stem, too. Full-bodied, yet so refined and textured with a lovely finish of fruit and hints of berry and light chocolate. So delicious now, but will develop nicely in the bottle
Vinous: 95 Points
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Reserve is compelling. Dark cherry, plum, chocolate, licorice and spice are some of the many aromas and flavors that open in the glass. Rich and sumptuous to the core, the 2018 hits all the right notes. The Rutherford Reserve is sourced mostly from BV #1 and BV #2. Bright acids perk up the finish. Think of the Rutherford Reserve as a baby Georges de Latour that can be enjoyed pretty much on release
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Rich and broad in style, featuring a wave of warmed cassis and dark plum fruit flavors scored with licorice, sassafras and singed alder. Everything is knit tightly through the lengthy finish, where a bolt of iron courses underneath for extra support. Best from 2023 through 2037.
