CuvéeRutherfordRed

Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

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Beaulieu Vineyard

About Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Style
Red
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Price Range
$75-90
Alcohol
14.8%

Made using Rutherford AVA fruit and winemaking techniques similar to the flagship Georges de Latour Private Reserve, but positioned below it — often described as BV's 'second wine.' Showcases the complexity, concentration, elegance, and 'Rutherford Dust' character typical of the appellation.

Sommelier's Note

Often called the 'second wine' to Georges de Latour Private Reserve — Rutherford Dust at a more attainable price.

New to wine?

A more attainable window into BV's celebrated Rutherford 'Dust' character, one tier below the iconic Private Reserve.

Food Pairings

Prime rib, roasted lamb, aged hard cheeses, and dishes with dark fruit reductions.

When to drink it

Milestone dinners, wine club gatherings, cellar-worthy gifting

Terroir & Winemaking

Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (roughly 85-90% depending on vintage) with small additions of Petit Verdot and Malbec. Aged approximately 22 months in oak (around 80% new French oak). ABV typically 14.7-14.9%.

About the producer

Beaulieu VineyardFounded 1900; home of Rutherford Dust and Georges de LatourVisit the producer page →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rutherford Dust?
A term describing the distinctive dusty, earthy tannin character found in Cabernet Sauvignon grown on Rutherford's benchland soils — a hallmark of this wine.
How does it relate to Georges de Latour Private Reserve?
It's often described as BV's 'second wine,' made with similar Rutherford fruit and winemaking approach but positioned below the flagship Private Reserve.
What food pairs well with it?
Prime rib, roasted lamb, aged hard cheeses, and dishes with dark fruit reductions.
What is the typical blend?
Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (85-90%) with small additions of Petit Verdot and Malbec, varying by vintage.

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