Somehow a few more years turned into 12. This 20+ year old cork extracted cleanly show just 3 or 4 millimeters of wine seepage. Appropriate color. The nose is lovely with moderate notes of garrigue, berries, and subtle leather. The palate is smooth and so drinkable. Light fruit remains, soft tannins, and lively acidity make this a joy to drink. Such a nice surprise from a wine that should have been drank 10 years ago. Holding well and based on this bottle should continue for at least a few more years.
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Another, and last, of my 2001 Coudoulet de Beaucastel. Again, this is a second label Beaucastel and after the previous tasting, I had visions of pouring another bottle down the drain. Upon opening, even the cork was saturated so I had a little hope (that is why I learned to place little credence in condition of the cork – they are not always a good indication of the condition of the wine). But to my surprise, it was fantastic! Even at 20 years old, this wine still had a lot of back bone and structure, while smooth and a treat to taste! #wine #winelover #winelovers #beaucastel
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12/28/2023 - chrispaw Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nase: konfierte rote Früchte (Brombeere, Backpflaume), leichter Speck, Mund: leichte Säure, frisch, voll, milde Tannine. Länge moderat.
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8/11/2022 - MeurigW wrote:
Past it’s prime but still ok. But don’t let it sit on the table for too long.
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1/9/2022 - kris.h Likes this wine: 90 Points
Somehow a few more years turned into 12. This 20+ year old cork extracted cleanly show just 3 or 4 millimeters of wine seepage. Appropriate color. The nose is lovely with moderate notes of garrigue, berries, and subtle leather. The palate is smooth and so drinkable. Light fruit remains, soft tannins, and lively acidity make this a joy to drink. Such a nice surprise from a wine that should have been drank 10 years ago. Holding well and based on this bottle should continue for at least a few more years.
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3/20/2021 - Gr8penut Likes this wine: 91 Points
Another, and last, of my 2001 Coudoulet de Beaucastel. Again, this is a second label Beaucastel and after the previous tasting, I had visions of pouring another bottle down the drain.
Upon opening, even the cork was saturated so I had a little hope (that is why I learned to place little credence in condition of the cork – they are not always a good indication of the condition of the wine). But to my surprise, it was fantastic! Even at 20 years old, this wine still had a lot of back bone and structure, while smooth and a treat to taste! #wine #winelover #winelovers #beaucastel
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9/5/2020 - pbaek wrote: flawed
2 bottles, both corked.
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