Beaulieu Comtes de Tastes 2003 Gold monthly fruit-forward wines with good structure

fruit-forward wines with good structure and balance

originally made for the Japanese market

fries and more

is eschewed

The salt is mined as large meteor-like boulders which are later sliced into slabs

Beaulieu Comtes de Tastes 2003 Gold monthly fruit-forward wines with good structureSituated northwest of Libourne, this 37 acre vineyard, planted with 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, has fashioned a sleepers of the vintage. Produced from 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the dense ruby purple hued 2003 exhibits an opulent black raspberry and cherry scented bouquet offering hints of cedar, vanilla, and roasted herbs. Beautifully textured, medium to full bodied, with silky tannin, it can be enjoyed now and