Aged so beautifully. Tar, forest floor, morels, wild berries.
Aged so beautifully. Tar, forest floor, morels, wild berries.
Feb 23rd, 2020
This nose takes on a dominant red fruit aromatic profile that is beautifully connected with rose water accents. Less stony on the bouquet than the 2015 Beaucastel, the 2014 rendition also yields orange rind and smoked brisket aromas that make this nearly impossible to put down. The palate is both lithe and dense as the wine currently showcases Hoisin sauce, Umami, blood orange puree, red cherry syrup and black tea flavors. This is an absolute show-stopper at this juncture, showing a slightly more feminine profile than the 2015 — but this is every bit as good. Drink 2019-2030- 96
This nose takes on a dominant red fruit aromatic profile that is beautifully connected with rose water accents. Less stony on the bouquet than the 2015 Beaucastel, the 2014 rendition also yields orange rind and smoked brisket aromas that make this nearly impossible to put down. The palate is both lithe and dense as the wine currently showcases Hoisin sauce, Umami, blood orange puree, red cherry syrup and black tea flavors. This is an absolute show-stopper at this juncture, showing a slightly more feminine profile than the 2015 — but this is every bit as good. Drink 2019-2030- 96
Feb 19th, 2019
Wow, loved this one..still with some good fruit, earthy, dusty, good booze too.
Wow, loved this one..still with some good fruit, earthy, dusty, good booze too.
Apr 22nd, 2017
Couldn't compete with the 89 Chave in the same flight. Stewed red plums and strawberry on nose and palate. Overly ripe profile unlike a number of other bottles I've tasted.
Couldn't compete with the 89 Chave in the same flight. Stewed red plums and strawberry on nose and palate. Overly ripe profile unlike a number of other bottles I've tasted.
Sep 10th, 2016
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
