Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1980

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

There are worse ways to start a Saturday then tasting & talking wine with Tor Kenward & Andy Beskstoffer having the 1980 BV George Latour Private Reserve & multiple vintages of Tor. Wine 94 technically but age & style 96. The overall experience is a 10.

These bottles came from his cellar so they are perfect. So silky smooth elegant. Beautifully ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, plum, dark cherries, understated baking spices, fresh & used tobacco, sandalwood, raspberry, limestone powder, fine, dark spice, bright, withering dark & red florals, excellent acidity, sheer, balance, elegance and perfect finish that lasts a full minute.

Andy Beckstoffer sold fruit for $150 a ton in the late 1970’s, early 80’s. Today, $50,000 plus a ton and a percentage of the producers bottle price. — a month ago

Ira, Scott@Mister and 10 others liked this

Severn Goodwin

I've not tasted the '80 BV GdL, you're a lucky man.

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1980

Sylvain Rhainds

9.4

1980!
Vin mature qui nous a offert une performance au delas des attentes...considerant le millésime.
Grand plaisir a boire ce vin! — 4 years ago

Shay, Jean-Philip and 28 others liked this

Domaine Leroy

Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1980

Conrad Green

9.5

Beautifully soft fruit. Strawberry and dark berry but very light and intense. Some brambly complexity but this is a study in clarity and poise. Soft edges and classic Leroy transparency. Very good. — 4 years ago