One of the Founding Wineries in Napa Valley Georges de Latour and his wife, along with “the Maestro,” Andre Tchelistcheff, established a legacy of quality wine that transcends the generations. In 1900, when Georges de Latour’s wife, Fernande, first laid eyes on the land that would become our original Rutherford vineyard, she said “Quelle beau lieu!” or “What a beautiful place. ? Shortly thereafter, de Latour sold his thriving cream of tartar business, bought the four-acre ranch, and founded Beaulieu Vineyard with the vision of making Napa Valley wines that would rival those of his native France. Georges and his wife expanded their land holdings over the next several decades, many of which are still part of the BV portfolio today. In 1903 they purchased 127 acres in Rutherford, which they named “BV Ranch No. 1.” In 1910 another land purchase was made, known as “BV Ranch No. 2 The critics call this wine “impressive.” Layers of classic Napa Valley Cabernet essence: rich, dark fruit with hints of savory herbs, oak spice, and cedar. Generous and plush, with a balanced, fruit-forward finish.