Community Tasting Note

johnrm Likes this wine:

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - I can't believe it is 4 years since we last tasted this vintage of Beaumont. As before, it was very approachable soon after opening and showed a very deep colour and a rich, spicy nose. Quite a big wine but restrained, with rich, dark fruit and spice on the palate. The fruit was complex but not 'sweet'. Tannins provided a firm backbone but were nicely integrated and softer than before. It was good with food and opened nicely over a few hours, showing increasing complexity.
A sample was retained to see how it survives over a day or so. It was definitely better after 24h showing an intense, spicy nose and a complex, soft palate.
Not great claret but very good indeed. I think this is certainly ready but has life ahead. 90+

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