TN: Beaucastel Roussanne Vieilles Vignes 2003

A worthy wine consumed after a good days photoshoot. Simply opened & the contents enjoyed. There is none of the (that I can come across) 4/10 year shut down period with this hot vintage. Just be aware not to drink this too cold.

Deep burnished gold. There is the slightly ‘Sherried’ notes on opening but otherwise it is otherworldly & revolutionary with its honeyed, floral & nutty notes which carries the weight of expectation perfectly. Beautifully rich fruit with considerable depth follow all rounded off with a superb long, porn star finish. This has fattened out nicely and £35 well spent. Delicious & my favourite vintage of this classic. 13.5%vol. 93pts

Hello Phil,

This wine can be a real stunner, totally delicious and compelling when at its best, your bottle seemed to be a good example of ‘best’. It can be a tad on the weird side, though; maybe a long, superb porn star who is ‘curved the other way’.

Cheers,
David.

Drinking the 05 Coudoulet Blanc tonight. Do you think this also needs a lot more time?

Should be lovely now, David. Let us know what you think.

Cheers,
David.