Wine Description
50% Mourvadre, 27% Syrah, 17% Grenache, 6% Counoise
The 2004 Esprit de Beaucastel is dark black-red in color,
with a rich briary nose of dark red fruit (plum and currant),
sweet spices (nutmeg, clove) and mocha. The elegant,
layered palate shows spicy plum and cherry fruit, smoky,
meaty flavors, and ripe tannins. The long finish reveals
mineral and black cherry. The wine is showing remarkably
well now, but should evolve elegantly in bottle for 10-15
years or longer.
Food pairings: Game, dark fowl (i.e. duck), richly flavored stews, lamb, Asian preparations of red meats (i.e. beef stir fry)
