This flight of 1998-2001 BV Georges de Latour, Private Reserve is sure to please! 1998: Wine Enthusiast: 91 points. Cellar Selection. Still young and jammy, with dark purple color and great heaps of cherry, blackberry and cassis fruit, overlaid with plush, vanilla-tinged oak. The tannins are evident now in this very dry wine. It is a cellar candidate. 1999: Dark ruby-violet in color, the 1999 is strongly aromatic and reveals classic Rutherford scents of black-cherry, mineral, green and black peppercorn with anise. The flavors are ripe, yet less opulent than in 1998, reflecting the long cool growing season. A youthful hint of vanilla-oak in the finish will harmonize with the rich fruit in time. 2000: Wine Spectator: 94 points. Very distinctive mint, bay leaf and coconut aromas, with focused currant, spice, currant and bell pepper, turning firm and tannic on the finish. 2001: Dark, black-ruby color. The aromas reflect classic "Rutherford dust" notes of black cherry, loamy mineral-earth tones, and licorice, along with fine new oak vanilla highlights. Medium full-bodied, this vintage has a fine veneer of tannins combined with good acidity to support 10-15 years aging.