Beaucastel 1999

by zappapostrophe

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  1. zappapostrophe

    **Colour:** Burgundy and bronze

    **Aroma:** Beeswax, blackcurrant, wet earth, river rocks, fig, dried juniper, galangal, blonde tobacco, a hint of Concorde grape.

    **Palate:** Charcoal, kirsch, a touch of bacon fat, stone, dark chocolate.

    **Mouthfeel:** Balanced, not loose but certainly not uptight.

    **Finish:** Charcoal, bacon fat.

    **Overall Thoughts:** Wonderfully aged; a beautifully integrated wine that is at the edge of its drinking window by my palate. A wine I just can’t fault. I’ve drank this as part of a wonderful evening, and frankly, what more can I ask for?

  2. lordhighsteward

    My favorite Chateauneuf producer! I do love Rayas, Telegraphe, Pegau, etc etc. But Beaucastel edges them out. Esp. with that Roussanne.

  3. Adventurous-Rate-255

    only had beaucastel at a tasting, extremely jealous of this bottle

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