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1995 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (2/11/2012)
Decanted for one hour and consumed over the next 3. Medium garnet color. Nose of garrigue, strawberry, white pepper, earth. Surprisingly, still somewhat unyielding on the palate at first, but over the evening unpacked layers of blackberry, pepper, brambles, and sweet grip. Acidity low-to-moderate, tannins filed off, texture spare and satiny. Finish moderately long and marked by tangy red fruit. Enjoyable and nicely-integrated wine which could definitely age further. The last sips were the best. (91 pts.)
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