This wine has never been a heavyweight, nor a distinguished effort, but it has held up longer than I would have suspected. It still reveals a medium ruby color, some vegetal components, an attractive, earthy, spicy, black pepper, and cherry-scented nose, medium body, and some fruit in a compact, compressed format. Drink it up.
Beaucastel is imported by Vineyard Brands, Chester, VT; tel. (802) 875-2139