2022 Beau Vigne 'Guest Cottage' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
From the hallowed Beckstoffer George III Vineyard comes Beau Vigne’s plushest guest yet. Winemaker Julien Fayard (ex-Lafite, Melka, Lail) hand-selects barrels for texture and grace, crafting a Cabernet that’s as refined as it is powerful. Broad, velvety tannins frame waves of dark plum, blackcurrant, and cocoa, slowly unfolding into a long, silken finish laced with Rutherford dust and warm spice.
Full-bodied but impeccably balanced, it’s a study in Napa elegance—youthfully opulent today, yet built to thrill for a decade to come. Invite this “Guest” in before it’s gone.
Decanter
Winemaker Julien Fayard says he's seeking texture in this wine, aiming for wider tannins and volume. This is a barrel selection from Beckstoffer George III in Rutherford, and it delivers a full-bodied, rich experience with powerful, elongated tannins that land first, gradually resolving as dark, ripe, creamy fruit pushes through to fill the mid-palate with sophisticated richness. It’s a polished and attractive wine, one to enjoy for its youthful opulence now and over the next 7-10 years.