BV, Napa Valley, George De Latour, Private Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 Syrah This may have lacked the

This may have lacked the effortless grace of the 1978

In the nose hints of bitter chocolate

and smoked herb qualities flowing to a full-bodied

I would still argue that the 2005 Vatan is a few years away from really reaching its plateau of maturity and starting to drink with complete generosity

ripe tannins and ripe fresh fruit through the mid-palate and a great balance between roundness and elegance

BV, Napa Valley, George De Latour, Private Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 Syrah This may have lacked theBase of neck 91 Points CellarTracker Member Aromatic with spices and tobacco, black fruit flavors, strong structure both acidity and tannin based. Still drinks young. A bit over oaked to my taste. 1 5 2025