Beaulieu Vineyard
Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
1996
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2015.
This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.
The ‘96 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 is from Napa Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Mature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon should reveal softened blackcurrant, dried plum and cedar, with a quiet earthy aroma. This 1996 Georges de Latour is expected to feel gentle and settled, mellow tannins and restrained acidity shaping a delicate palate where fruit gives way to savory detail. Its projected horizon has elapsed; any remaining finish may be brief, carrying dried berry and herbs into a faint, warm note.
The 1996 vintage
Beaulieu Vineyard's 1996 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.
About Beaulieu Vineyard
Beaulieu Vineyard's Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996?
Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 is from Napa Valley, United States.
When should Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2000-2015. Within that arc, the peak window is 2002-2008. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.