The 2021 Beau Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a notable addition to the Napa Valley wine scene. Produced by Beau Vigne, this Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the quality and craftsmanship associated with this acclaimed winery. The wine is a deep red in color and is sealed with a traditional cork closure. With an alcohol content of 15.4%, this wine promises a robust experience.
James Suckling, a respected voice in the wine industry, awarded the 2021 Beau Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve a solid score of 92. Suckling describes the wine as having "a ripe and rich nose of cherries, baked plums, warm spices and hints of prunes." He also notes that the wine is "full-bodied with plush tannins" and highlights its "lush and opulent" nature. According to Suckling, the wine has "a rich core of baked berries and a flavorful finish," suggesting it is attractive now but will be even better after 2025 (jamessuckling.com).
In contrast, Jeb Dunnuck offers an even more enthusiastic review, scoring the wine at 96 points. Dunnuck emphasizes the wine's composition, highlighting that it incorporates "95% Cabernet Sauvignon along with tiny amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc" and spent 20 months in barrel. He praises its "saturated purple-hued release" and describes the bouquet as a "monster" featuring "ripe blue fruits, cassis, liquid violets, charcoal, and graphite." Dunnuck finds the wine to be "pure and has a lively, seamless, yet powerful, full-bodied mouthfeel" with "integrated yet substantial tannins" and a "great finish." In his view, this is "a gorgeous bottle of wine that will also evolve for two decades if well-stored" (jebdunnuck.com).
Overall, the 2021 Beau Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is highly regarded, particularly by Jeb Dunnuck, who considers it a standout wine with excellent aging potential. Suckling's review, while slightly more reserved, also acknowledges the wine's rich and opulent qualities, making it a strong choice for enthusiasts of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.