This was slightly below expectations. Nose fairly reticent after the first few minutes. Initially intriguing provencal spice, licorice and strawberry/cherry, plus some woodsiness. Faded to more restrained nose dominated by strawb and licorice. On palate light to med body; looks and color not brilliant; some amber at rim. Taste very low tannin and lowish acid with fruit of moderate complexity and moderate finish elegant as Parker says but that ain't all a compliment. All in all about. A 90 or 91 point wine that seems past it's prime to me, surprisingly.
Parker 94 pts and fairly recent review Deep garnet colour with a faint touch of brick in the rim. Classic Beaucastel earthy/meaty/gamey nose with an undercurrent of stewed strawberries, Chinese dried plums and soy. Quite elegant on the palate with a medium to full body and a reasonably taut structure of medium to high acidity and a medium level of velvety tannins. Layer upon layer of spices and savoury flavours. Long finish. Drink now to 2024. Tasted August 2009.
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