Wine Description
44% Mourvadre, 26% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Counoise
The 2005 Esprit de Beaucastel is dark black-red in color, with a rich briary nose of black cherry, plum and rare steak, overlaid with sweet spices and mocha. The elegant, layered palate shows explosive fruit, with smoky and meaty flavors. Ripe tannins provide structure. The long finish reveals mineral and black cherry notes.
The wine is showing remarkably well now, but should evolve elegantly in bottle for 10-15 years or longer.