Lifted and bright on the palate but soft tannins letting the aromatics do all the talking
this is a pick
green olive and cedar notes and finishing with gripping tannins
in the southern Côte de Beaune
full and substantial finish
Schrader, Napa Valley, Beckstoffer Georges III, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Barbaresco Lifted and bright on the96 points Wine Advocate The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, from this famous vineyard in Rutherford, is made from Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 337, and 90% new Darnajou and 10% new Taransaud was used. One of the smaller cuves, the wine has great intensity, with chocolaty cassis notes, fruitcake and forest floor along with licorice and spice. This is a big full bodied, powerful, rich, yet accessible style of wine, as most 2012s