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1998, 1997 and 1996 Bordeaux (May 1999)

Good ruby-red color. Distinctly cool minty, floral nose hints at cabernet franc leafiness. Good texture and decent sweetness, but the slightly medicinal bitter cherry flavor shows a strong greenness and a dry edge, giving an impression of modest ripeness. Solid acid and tannin structure. Slight finishing dryness. Lacks charm.

2017 Bordeaux – Mirror, Mirror on The Wall… (Mar 2020)

The 2017 Beaumont is a very pretty and expressive Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois loaded with character. Grilled herbs, smoke, tobacco, incense and licorice show lovely shades of nuance throughout. Strong Cabernet accents add character. The only real issue is that yields were down a punishing 50%.

Vintage Seeks Home: Bordeaux 2017 In Bottle (Jan 2020)

The 2017 Beaumont has a pleasant bouquet with brambly black fruit laced with brine and cedar notes, well defined with moderate intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly coarse tannins on the entry. This Beaumont might be a bit "rough around the edges" for some, although it has rustic charm on the off-dry finish. Needs…

2017 Bordeaux – Mirror, Mirror on The Wall… (Mar 2020)

The 2017 Beaumont is a very pretty and expressive Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois loaded with character. Grilled herbs, smoke, tobacco, incense and licorice show lovely shades of nuance throughout. Strong Cabernet accents add character. The only real issue is that yields were down a punishing 50%.

Vintage Seeks Home: Bordeaux 2017 In Bottle (Jan 2020)

The 2017 Beaumont has a pleasant bouquet with brambly black fruit laced with brine and cedar notes, well defined with moderate intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly coarse tannins on the entry. This Beaumont might be a bit "rough around the edges" for some, although it has rustic charm on the off-dry finish. Needs…

Cellar Journal: Bordeaux 1920-2015 (Dec 2019)

The 2015 Batailley put in a querulous showing at the blind Southwold tasting, so I asked for another bottle at the property. It has a well-defined bouquet, although I am still seeking more cohesion and terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, fine acidity and plenty of cedar-infused black fruit. There remains some…