1WBVI13CS4R

$1,499.95
(Net Item - no discounts apply)

A tradition begun by the great Maestro," André Tchelistcheff, has returned for the grand 2013 vintage. We are honored to present you with a Magnum of a cuvée that Beaulieu has only made in truly great vintages, such as 1968, 1973, 1979, and 1990.

This wine is a barrel selection of the finest lots from the BV1 and BV2 vineyards that typically are destined for the Georges de Latour Private Reserve. Parker was unusually effusive in his praise:

"Flirting with perfection… this wine is magical. Inky purple/ black, with a gorgeous nose of pen ink, cedar wood, vanillin, crème de cassis, and blacker fruits, there’s some forest floor, full-bodied richness, and super-high extract and tannins. It is a massive wine, highly extracted, and built for long, long-term cellaring…"

Only 249 cases were made, bottled exclusively in magnum, and presented in a gorgeously crafted black case with a working lock and key. Should you be looking for a vinous heirloom to pass on to your heirs 50 years from now, this is it.

* Does not fit in a Gift Box
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker:
Jeffrey Stambor
Vintage:
2013
Aging:
22 Months
Oak Treatment:
100% new French and Russian oak barrels
Country of Origin:
United States
Appellation:
Napa Valley
Sub-Appellation:
Rutherford
Total Varietal Composition %:
90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot
Alcohol %:
15.5%
Score Wine Advocate:
99
SKU #:
1033246
Size:
1.5 Liter Bottle
WA99

Wine Advocate

Flirting with perfection, and probably the greatest BV Private Reserve made since 1970, 1968 and 1951, this wine is magical. Inky purple/black, with a gorgeous nose of pen ink, cedar wood, vanillin, crème de cassis, and blacker fruits, there’s some forest floor, full-bodied richness, and super-high extract and tannins. It is a massive wine, highly extracted, and built for long, long-term cellaring. Forget it for a good 5-6 years and drink it over the following 50+ years.

JS91

James Suckling

Beautiful spice and blackberry aromas with hints of flowers. Full body and big, velvety tannins that are soft and rich.