Chateau Beard La Chappelle Grand Cru St-Emilion 2009
Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Jan 19th, 2012 | 2 comments
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!
Le Mesnil Grand Cru Champagne – 95 points
Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on May 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
Le Mesnil Grand Cru
Le Mesnil achieves a striking balance of deliciously finessed fruit flavor and the most captivating “tiny bubbles” we’ve found in a Champagne under $100. An inner core of perfumed fruit including apples and pears plus toasted brioche and a hint of toffee on the sublime finish. This bubbly displays an extraordinary elegance that can be enjoyed anytime between now and the next decade, peaking around 2012 in our estimate. Don’t miss this relative bargain thriller! 95 points.
Le Mesnil Champagne Grand Cru – 95 points
Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Mar 24th, 2009 | 0 comments
Le Mesnil
Le Mesnil achieves a striking balance of deliciously finessed fruit flavor and the most captivating “tiny bubbles” we’ve found in a Champagne under $100. An inner core of perfumed fruit including apples and pears plus toasted brioche and a hint of toffee on the sublime finish. This bubbly displays an extraordinary elegance that can be enjoyed anytime between now and the next decade, peaking around 2012 in our estimate. Don’t miss this relative bargain thriller! 95 points
BUY: Le Mesnil Champagne Grand Cru
