Happy Sunday! I've been working in the yard all afternoon, so I am not pretty tired and ready for a nice glass of wine. Tonight I've opened a bottle of 2018 Chateau Beaumont Haut-Medoc that I recently picked up at Costco, which was also a pleasant choice since one of my personal favorite Bordeaux from my first visit to Paris in 1995 was the Haut-Medoc. This wonderful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot is an ideal way to end my weekend, so let's see how it's tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, as you might expect from this Cabernet heavy blend. A swirl of the glass reveals classic Bordeaux aromas of leather, black cherry and cassis that beckon you to take a sip. After imbibing you are confronted with a rush of ripe black fruit intermingled with hints of mint that eases into some black pepper notes midpalate. The tannins are supple but well integrated, providing for a wonderfully smooth dry finish that is classic Bordeaux.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a great example of the Haut-Medoc I grew up on in the mid-1990s, and it was a terrific value at just $18! This wine would play well with pasta, seafood and steaks, as well as a great charcuterie wine. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled prime ribcap (also from Costco) on a bed of grilled leeks and topped with horseradish and fresh rosemary, some tomato basil farfalle with some fresh pesto and shredded parmesan, and some bacon maple roasted brussels sprouts! Cheers!
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