round and succulent medium-bodied flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the sappy

The 1999 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a step up from the 1998

acidic finish

This too is brooding and rather inexpressive just now with somber but ripe berry fruit aromas

bee pollen and spices

Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_australia round and succulent medium-bodied flavorsThe flagship 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges De Latour Private Reserve is a gorgeous wine from this team that's reminiscent of the 2016, if not slightly more tannic. Blackcurrants, cassis, tobacco leaf, and nicely integrated oak all make an appearance, and it hits the palate with full bodied richness, a beautiful sense of purity and freshness, flawless balance, and a great finish. It has plenty of structure and, like a lot of 2018s, not a huge amount