Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 2010
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Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 2010
Rhone White Blends from Central Coast, California
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
winemaker's notes:
Th e 2010 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc shows a powerful high-toned nose with aromas of passion fruit, mango, ginger, asian pear and herbs. The mouth shows classic Roussanne flavors of honey and white tea, a touch of tropicality coming out with air. The long, clean finish shows an appealing saline minerality and the structure to age. The wine will benefit from short-term cellaring, and drink well starting in 2012 for a decade or more.
Blend: 60% Roussanne, 35% Grenache Blanc, 5% Picpoul Blanc
alcohol by volume:
13.5%
critical acclaim:
"Light, bright gold. Complex, intensely perfumed scents of fresh pear, nectarine, licorice and smoky minerals. Sappy, palate-staining pit fruit and citrus flavors show a compelling blend of richness and vivacity and gain sweetness in the middle. Big and broad but very lively, finishing with excellent clarity and spicy persistence."
93 Points
International Wine Cellar
"The 2010 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc is bright, focused and beautifully articulated. The higher percentage of Grenache Blanc in this vintage gives the wine lovely lift, energy and focus. White flowers, pears and crushed rocks are layered into the finish. This is a great showing from Tablas Creek’s flagship white. In 2010, the blend is 60% Roussanne, 35% Grenache Blanc and 5% Picpoul Blanc."
91 Points
The Wine Advocate
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