Beaulieu Vineyard BV Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014《ZTUS005B》

Initially a purchase of 4 acres (1.6 ha) of land in 1900, Beaulieu Vineyard derives its name from the French phrase "Quel beau lieu" which translates to English as "What a beautiful place". Legend has it that Fernande uttered these words when she first saw the land. The following year (not according to this timeline: https://www.bvwines.com/heritage, they purchased a nearby winery originally built by California State Senator Seneca Ewer in 1885. De Latour's knowledge about phylloxera which had ravaged many Napa Valley vineyard, and his decision to import a rootstock variety resistant to the pest helped secure his stature as one of the early pioneers of California's wine industry.

After producing a small but exceptionally high-quality wine in 1936, Mr. de Latour understood the need for new winemaking techniques, similar to those used in French winemaking, to create even higher-quality wines. He needed a professional winemaker who not only understood European winemaking standards but also knew how to produce world-class wines. At Bottega Veneta, no matter how capable one is, professional guidance is essential. In 1938, Georges de Latour returned to his hometown of Bordeaux, France, seeking winemaking talent to help him realize his dreams. He met Andre Tchelistcheff, a renowned viticulturalist and winemaker, who worked at INA. In September of the same year, Mr. Tchelistcheff came to California to work for Georges de Latour, and from then on, Californian wines exhibited characteristics different from those of the past.