Rating:
98
Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"I was blown away by how much better Perchance's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III looked after a bit more élevage and some time in bottle. Selected from four vineyard blocks and blended just prior to bottling, it offers floral, spicy aromas of violets and licorice backed by waves of cherries, blueberries and black cherries. In the mouth, it's full-bodied, rich and layered, hugely textural and long on the finish. Wow."
Product Description:
"The 2021 vintage of Perchance Estates Beckstoffer Georges III is a truly exceptional wine, showcasing the hallmark quality that has made this Rutherford vineyard so coveted. The grapes were harvested in the early hours of September 19th, 21st, and 24th, then fermented and aged for 20 months in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud French oak barrels before being bottled.
In the glass, the wine presents a rich, deep garnet color that is inky-purple to the rim. The nose is lifted and intoxicating, with notes of cassis, dark plums, graphite, and artisan chocolate.
On the palate, the wine is expansive and layered, with wave after wave of concentrated dark fruit that focuses on the blue fruit spectrum for which this vineyard is known. The mid-palate is velvety and silky, with impeccably balanced density that leads into a luxuriously long and powerful finish that lingers for minutes. This particular vintage expertly showcases the distinctive qualities of the Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III and embodies everything that makes the Rutherford appellation so renowned. The wine's nuanced flavors, rich texture, and exceptional quality all speak to the region's unique terroir.
While the wine can certainly be enjoyed upon release with a decant, it will continue to evolve and gain further complexity over the next 25 years or more." -Winery
