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(not blind): Medium to light ruby, brilliant, light rim, very high viscosity. Simple but intense nose after red currant syrup, not your usual Beaucastel or even CdP nose, only slightly alcoholic. Medium to plump body, primary red and black currant fruit, soft persistent tannins, bit of silky acidity, hint of Kirsch. Long finish, soft persistent tannins, very nice aftertaste. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12-13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 91-92.
I would easily take this wine for a very good made non Burgundy Pinot Noir (Gantenbein comes to my mind or may be even from Austria) and I am rather sure that the bouquet will develop fine with some cellaring, same goes for the taste when the primary fruit will go away. What I like especially is the for a CdP (but for Beaucastel usual) rather low alcohol content of 13,5%. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Did not match very well with my more than simple dinner, so I tasted it solo. Basically openend to make just this TN, will retaste tomorrow from the then one day open bottle.
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