Chateau de Beaucastel 1990

Posted By Ronan on November 10, 2008 in | 0 Comments

Nose open very aromatic, delicious old Amarone balsamic complexity, truffle and black chocolate aromas, earthy rich fruitcake like, palate quite soft tannins, very long and harmonious, delicious.

Chateau de Beaucastel 1991

Posted By Ronan on September 28, 2008 in | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1991
Colour: White
Site: CNDP 'vielles vignes' Roussanne
Region: Rhone
Producer: Chateau de Beaucastel
Date Tasted: 28-09-08
Score: 87

Deep golden colour, touch of amber, nose full open round and creamy marzipan nuts character, butter and damp hay, palate full and rich gentle maderization into confit stone fruits, sweet apricot and ogen melon on back of palate, pain grille, acidity not pronounced – needs a cooler temp than white Burgundy to not show lack of acid and hot flavours. Medium to lon length.

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