Chateau Beard La Chappelle Grand Cru St-Emilion 2009
Oh, to enjoy a good Bordeaux. Sadly, with the exception of wildly expensive bottlings, I often find the experience a bit underwhelming. Well, here’s some good news: The ‘09 Chateau Beard La Chappelle Grand Cru is under $50 (barely!) and yet has the stature and body of one of those pricey bottles. Truly, this is one of those rare finds.
Exquisite ruby color with intense ebony hue. Captivatingly complex nose of gingerbread, black cherry, rose, cinnamon and bitter chocolate. Round and full-bodied, rich and weighty on the palate. Superb concentration of spice, kirsch and semi-sweet chocolate on the finish with an exotic cinnamon note lasting a full minute. This is an exceptional wine that may be enjoyed after decanting (15 minutes) tonight but will continue reward those with patience, peaking 2016 – 2017 in our estimate. 95 points
Purchase this wine at Porthos!
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Franck Moureau, the young winemaker took over from his father a few year’s ago and makes fabulous wine at the 18 hectare vineyard just outside of the village of St Emilion. Just beginning to get known in France his wines are gaining a good reputation.
As well they should, this is a tremendous wine that has all the earmarks of a well crafted Bordeaux. Taste to dollar it really is one of the best deals out there, Bordeaux or otherwise.
When can we expect another book?