Myriad, Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon

Myriad, Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet SauvignonA mix of clones and brought up in 80% new French oak, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard is straight up gorgeous, with a deep, dense, concentrated style reminiscent of a great vintage of Loville Las Cases. Blackcurrants, lead pencil shavings, chocolate, tobacco leaf, and ample earthy minerality all give way to a powerful, full bodied 2016 that has plenty of density, ripe tannins, and a big finish. It's tight and closed at

notes of white and black truffles

with a medium- to full-bodied palate displaying very pure pear fruit

tight fiber and a brilliant dark ruby appearance

with plenty of classic Alban character

floral and mineral aromas and flavors

dense and chewy

this red evokes cherry

It's a sensational 2004 that exhibits lots of plum

Keep this one

There is a wonderfully subtle interplay of elements that include notes of plum

When Clos du Roi is on its game

The delicious middle weight flavors possess better intensity and focus and particularly so on the clean