1993 Beaucastel CDP

[sedhed]

Just finished this. Had it with a spicey pepper steak meal.
Dark ruby and clear. I followed Fondie's advice and did not decant. Poured two glasses and let sit for an hour taking a sip every 20 minutes; took a lot of will power.
The aroma was leathery and spicey with some earth notes. My wife calls it "stinky feet" which is a good omen based on past Rhones we've had.
The taste keep improving for about 2 and 1/2 hours. Well balanced with cherry and berry flavor tannins very smooth. Wife detected a chocolately after taste. The body was med to heavy but not as powerful as the 1990 Guigal
Hermitage[unfair comparison I guess].
Finish was medium. ON the whole a very enjoyable wine. I recommend it highly specially for those who have not tried these types of wines.
P.S. Great looking bottle by the way; it has raised lettering on the glass and what looks like crossed keys.

[This message has been edited by sedhed (edited 01-30-2004).]

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