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2016 Domaine de Beaurenard (Paul Coulon et Fils) Châteauneuf-du-Pape
4/25/2024 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 92 Points
Domaine de Beaurenard's 2016 Châteauneuf is a deep ruby blend of 66% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, with the remainder being comprised of several other permitted varietals. Intensely aromatic, it offers scents of dark bramble fruits, Provençal herbs, licorice, five-spice and loamy earth. Medium-bodied, lightly oaked, freshly acidic, softly tannic and with well-integrated alcohol (14.5%), it delivers flavors in line with the aromas, adding a mineral component on the dense mid-palate. Long and supple on the back end, this is an elegant Southern Rhone that should show well for several more years. Serially tasted over a three-hour period from a bottle that had been Vinturi-decanted, this reached a nice plateau after the first 30 minutes in carafe. Drink now-2030.
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2000 Château du Tertre
4/25/2024 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 94 Points
Purchased upon release and cellared in pristine fashion, this bottle was decanted off of its sediment and serially tasted over a four-hour period. Deep garnet in color, it fully opens aromatically after the first two hours in carafe, unleashing a complex bouquet of dark plum fruit that is accented with red licorice, violets, sage, aged leather, truffle, eucalyptus and cigar box. Medium-bodied, fresh and with well-integrated alcohol (13%), it delivers flavors mirroring the aromas. At this stage the oak and tannins have fully integrated, resulting in soft textures that are pervasive on the layered mid-palate and lengthy finish. Now at 24 years of age, this vintage of du Tertre has developed beautifully. Comparably cellared bottles should reach their thirtieth birthday with grace. Drink now-2030.
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2019 Frédéric Magnien Morey St. Denis Blanc
4/23/2024 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 92 Points
Frédéric Magnien's 2019 Morey St. Denis Blanc is an impressive village-level white Burgundy that offers an aromatic array of blood oranges, Braeburn apples, honeysuckle, wet stones and coriander. Medium-bodied, racy, lightly oaked and with well-integrated alcohol (listed as 13%), it delivers flavors comparable to the aromas and has excellent mid-palate density. Lengthy and crisp on the back end, this sleek wine should provide plenty of pleasure over the next 4-5 years. Popped and poured, it showed best after 30 minutes of air and at a serving temperature of 50-55°F. Drink now-2029.
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