Saturday, December 30, 2006

2005 Ch. Beaulieu "Comtes de Taste" Bordeaux Supérieur

Merry Christams! Poured this one Christmas Eve with a small pre-Christmas dinner of roasted chicken, stuffing and vegetable gratin. Decanted for 2 hours, dunk over 5.

Wow! Great Bordeaux. Red fruit on the nose and palate. Bracing acidity and tannins that are drying but do not assault your mouth. Like the 05 Mylord the acidity melts away with food, leaving the primary fruit flavors. Will be getting more. Paid $16/btl. At this price it will be fun to watch it evolve over the next few years.

Parker gave it 90-92. "The brilliant St.-Emilion consultant, Stephane Derenoncourt, fashions wines at this impeccably run Bordeaux Supérieur estate from a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Like so many smaller chateaux in 2005, this unbelievable offering as well as fabulous bargain transcends its class. There are 6,600 cases of this 2005, which achieved 13% alcohol naturally. It offers a dense purple color as well as a sweet nose of melted chocolate, cassis, and a subtle hint of wood. Opulent, round, and medium to full-bodied, it is ideal for drinking over the next 5-6 years."

Back label says: This 25-acre vineyard, planted in clay and limestone soils, is situated in Salignac, 15 miles northeast of Bordeaux. It belongs to the Comtes de Tastes. Well-drained, south facing slopes explain the name: Beaulieu, i.e "beautiul place." Under the enlightened management of Count Guillaume de Tastes, ably assisted by Stephen Derenoncourt, cover cropping, "green-harvesting" and leaf pulling are the rule. Consequently, yields are very low for the appellation at less than two tons/acre, barley a bottle of wine per vine! The 20-year old vines include 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet. At 2,226 vines/acre, density is twice the average of most New World vineyards! The hand-harvested fruit undergoes a pre-fermentation, cold maceration after which the juice is slowly fermented and then macerated for as long as taste (Taste!) deems necessary. Malolactic takes place in barrel, all of which are new. The wine is then aged on its lees or 12 months, gaining additional richness, freshness and complexity. Enjoy it now and over the next 5-7 years.

The label suggest that this one is made for the export market. In The New France, Andrew Jefford calls this the "try-harder" property. Yes, they did and it works. Ordered 6 more - $14.60/btl. No brainer.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

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Thanks,
Charlie

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