2007 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc

Community Tasting Notes (147) Avg Score: 90.6 points

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  12/24/2022 - pavel_p Likes this wine:

  Consistent with my last note 9 months ago. Drank over two days. Nicely balanced white Rhone blend still with good freshness, not overly heavy or rich (13.5% alc only), no signs of oxidization but aromatically fairly muted. Should continue to drink well over the next 5 years I think but will not improve. 90

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  12/17/2022 - rsbeck wrote:

  Gave away for Christmas present.

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  11/1/2022 - bobbylion Likes this wine: 91 Points

  No oxidation, still nice acidity in the background. Surprise find as I thought I only had 09 left. Needs right food. Grilled chicken or cheese, or strong fish. Tonight with sardines, bread and onions

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  3/31/2022 - pavel_p Likes this wine: 90 Points

  A year since my last bottle and was a bit worried reading below comments re oxidization. Certainly no signs of that in this bottle. Still showing good freshness even though aromatically fairy muted for a White Rhone blend. Drink over the next few years.

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  3/26/2022 - oldcorke wrote: 90 Points

  This was well stored in 55F cellar, but it's now in decline. The Roussane has taken a baked apple character with toasty pie crust. Oxidation is evident but not overwhelming. Paired with lobster/shrimp bisque - the wine's fruit came to the fore, balancing rich bitterness from the lobster shell stock & medium toast roux in the full flavored bisque. Oxidation dissipated over the course of 2 hours & the wine became more enjoyable on it's own, but it's not like a fresh CdP blanc anymore. Pair foods accordingly.

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