Beaucastel Vertical (1978 - 1989) plus '82 & '83 La Chapelle (Washington, D.C.): Very nice. Impressive purity; penetrating aromas of pear, golden raisins and honey. Great texture and balance. Ready to roll. Regretfully, the last bottle from my case... Although nice from the start, this wine has improved significantly over the last few years.
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Very nice, middle-aged Chassagne. Color still lightish. A tiny bit of sulphur on the nose, which is a bit closed. No noticeable new oak. Citrus, pear, a touch of honey. The acidity gives it a bit of a lift and helps give the impression that the wine is lighter than it really is... Will continue to develop for a couple more years.
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6/2/2023 - vinkeger wrote: 88 Points
Denne har dypere farge. Også på nese er den mer utviklet. Mye karamellpreg. Har også noe frisk frukt, men kommer ikke i nærheten av Chenevottes.
Bedre i munn enn på nese. Intens og konsentrert også denne, selv om frukten er veldig moden og litt one note.
Fullt drikkbar vin, men ikke så kompleks og spennende.
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8/7/2010 - uberoh wrote: 95 Points
big upside surprise - great balance, acidity and complexity! Never expected such a showing from this bottle.....
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1/17/2005 - Ben Andersen wrote:
Beaucastel Vertical (1978 - 1989) plus '82 & '83 La Chapelle (Washington, D.C.): Very nice. Impressive purity; penetrating aromas of pear, golden raisins and honey. Great texture and balance. Ready to roll. Regretfully, the last bottle from my case... Although nice from the start, this wine has improved significantly over the last few years.
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9/5/2004 - Ben Andersen wrote:
Very nice, middle-aged Chassagne. Color still lightish. A tiny bit of sulphur on the nose, which is a bit closed. No noticeable new oak. Citrus, pear, a touch of honey. The acidity gives it a bit of a lift and helps give the impression that the wine is lighter than it really is... Will continue to develop for a couple more years.
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