Beaulieu Vineyard Rarity 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beaulieu Vineyard
Label Name:
 
Rarity
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
15.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (90%), Petit Verdot (10%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95; James Suckling 91. Producer notes/Wine Advocate commentary praise Rarity highly (producer materials cite Wine Advocate praise; some trade listings reference very high scores)

Tasting Note
Inky, concentrated cabernet: blackberry and cassis core with dark chocolate, espresso, cedar and violet notes. Massive, ripe fruit framed by bold, velvety tannins and a long, mocha-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, prime rib, roasted lamb, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/grilled short ribs), beef rendang, spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Hand-sorted fruit; destemmed; 30–35 day maceration; ~56% barrel-fermented; malolactic in barrel; aged ~22 months in 100% new French and Russian oak; bottled exclusively in magnums.

Vineyard Info
Beaulieu Vineyard (founded 1900 by Georges de Latour) in Rutherford; legendary history with André Tchelistcheff; Rarity is a reserve cuvée produced only in exceptional years and released in very limited magnum quantities.