2022 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

We hand-selected the best grapes from our iconic BV Ranches No. 1 and No. 2. Originally planted by Georges de Latour in the early 1900s, these vineyards lie on the western bench of the Rutherford AVA. We focused on clonal selections 6, 4, 169, 7, and 8, which yield small berries with the high skin-to-juice ratio needed to make intense, long-lived wines. These vines are deeply rooted in the well-draining, alluvial-fan soils of Rutherford, which is considered one of the finest regions in the Napa Valley for Cabernet Sauvignon.

At our state-of-the-art winery, dedicated exclusively to Georges de Latour Private Reserve, a portion of the wine was fermented in new French oak barrels for early integration and dense, rich texture. The balance was fermented in stainless steel and concrete tanks to preserve the fruit’s freshness. After extended skin contact, the wine was pressed and returned to barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. A small amount of Petit Verdot was blended with the Cabernet Sauvignon to enhance the wine’s aromas and flavors. The meticulous barrel regime is essential to the elevated quality of this wine. We work closely with only a small number of select cooperages to ensure the style and consistency of the barrels.