Hugues Beaulieu

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1970

This was back when André Tchelistcheff was making wine for BV. In fact, it’s because of Tchelistcheff that the Georges de Latour Vineyard was bottled separately in the first place. Decanted prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. This bottle of the 1970 pours a garnet color with significant rim variation; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of tart, ripe and dried mostly red fruits: red currants, lingonberries, Bing cherry, tobacco, Poblano pepper, old leather, dry gravelly earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. After enjoying the 1981 vintage a couple weeks ago, this is stunning leap in quality. The 1970 is evergreen and stole my heart. Drink now through 2040. — a month ago

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Severn Goodwin

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I love that bottle, I think the 1970 was one of the most perfect BV Cabernet's I've ever tasted, even better than the '68.

Guilhem et Jean Hugues Goisot

Bourgogne Aligoté 2023

Crisp but needs air to settle in — 2 months ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Beaurouge Napa Valley Red Blend 2015

ratings were light in my humble opinion, rich dark berries, cocoa, light tannins. hmmmm yeah the light spice probably brought it down a tad. — 3 months ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2025

A mystery case purchase from the Treasury Employee Store for $15. Great value and pleasant wine. — 2 days ago

Domaine Pavelot (Jean-Marc et Hugues)

La Dominode Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2010

Deep dark cherry. Orange zest. Earthy and rustic. Classic. But the wine lacks anything special where i would say wow. Wine oxidizes within 2 hours so air does not make a difference. So I will drink these bottles up. Note these wines needed to be aged for 15 years to develop. — 2 months ago

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Hugues de Beauvignac Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul-de-Pinet Blanc 2023

Lovely yellow, taste of citrus and green grass, very good finish. Dry with crisp, clean taste. — 4 months ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Reserve Tapestry Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

A Treasury Employee Store purchase in a mystery case for $15. Delicious! — 2 days ago

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Some Napa History will turn any day special. — 2 months ago

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Norman

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One of the first wine producers I had. So true on making a day special. Still remember it.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Cracked a 1969 vintage three weeks ago. Those old BV GDL Reserves aren’t messing around. Come correct because they will set you straight.
Ericsson

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Yes, love these older Napa cabs.

Domaine Pavelot (Jean-Marc et Hugues)

Les Serpentières Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

An abundance of red fruit and a slight noticeable hint of what I like to call funk. Most importantly balanced with bright acidity. — 2 months ago

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