Napa Valley, California, USA
Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), CA Cabernet Pre-2000; 20 April 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY
Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), CA Cabernet Pre-2000; 20 April 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY
Apr 21st, 20231994 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Beaulieu Vineyard; Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Napa Valley, CA, USA
1994 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Beaulieu Vineyard; Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Napa Valley, CA, USA
Nose has grill charred cherry, over-ripe red currant, dried garden soil, dehydrated mint, wet tobacco and dried rose.
Palate has loads of ripe/dried cherry, rose hip, cherry compote, faint cedar/cocoa notes, very 'floral' on palate in a great way, anise candy with a mildly dry, satin finish.
First bottle of almost a case of old BV GdL from a very trusted local source, no disappointing.
Cork pulled for slow oxidation at 10H, then double decant for service.
A great paring to truffle butter stuffed burgers; love your local farmer, ground beef from Kinderhook Farm (Valatie, NY).
Nose has grill charred cherry, over-ripe red currant, dried garden soil, dehydrated mint, wet tobacco and dried rose.
Palate has loads of ripe/dried cherry, rose hip, cherry compote, faint cedar/cocoa notes, very 'floral' on palate in a great way, anise candy with a mildly dry, satin finish.
First bottle of almost a case of old BV GdL from a very trusted local source, no disappointing.
Cork pulled for slow oxidation at 10H, then double decant for service.
A great paring to truffle butter stuffed burgers; love your local farmer, ground beef from Kinderhook Farm (Valatie, NY).
Bujar had this 11 years ago
Bujar had this 11 years ago
4 people found it helpfulDec 31st, 2013
Oxidized-heat damaged-brought tears to my eyes when the cork turned to dust and small pieces. Bigger tears when I smelled it!
Oxidized-heat damaged-brought tears to my eyes when the cork turned to dust and small pieces. Bigger tears when I smelled it!
Feb 9th, 2016A stunning birthday wine to say the least!
A stunning birthday wine to say the least!
Jun 3rd, 2014Graphite, red fruit, some stewed fruit-- shockingly vibrant for a 22 year old Cali cab.
Graphite, red fruit, some stewed fruit-- shockingly vibrant for a 22 year old Cali cab.
Jun 5th, 2016Old vintage aged more than 20 years. Tannin resolved completely, easy to drink. Consistent flowery bouquet over 3 hours drinking but don't feel strong fruity aromas that young California Cabs typically demonstrate. Maybe too old and passed peak? Don't know, maybe need to try a liitle bit younger vintages. Still very enjoyable. Had good time with it.
Old vintage aged more than 20 years. Tannin resolved completely, easy to drink. Consistent flowery bouquet over 3 hours drinking but don't feel strong fruity aromas that young California Cabs typically demonstrate. Maybe too old and passed peak? Don't know, maybe need to try a liitle bit younger vintages. Still very enjoyable. Had good time with it.
Feb 22nd, 2016Fruity with abut of dust rich floral w/ black cherry great!
Fruity with abut of dust rich floral w/ black cherry great!
Mar 21st, 2015Perfect to drink now! This had amazing notes of plum and currant. Smooth finish. 1994
Perfect to drink now! This had amazing notes of plum and currant. Smooth finish. 1994
Feb 1st, 2015
