One of my favourite 1998`s, perhaps overlooked by some for bigger names, but a wine that marked Beauregard's revivification. A generous coffee-scented nose entwined with black, slightly jammy fruits. Dark chocolate and spice on the dense palate, which has a touch of greenness, but a lovely overall feel. Nice dry finish. Excellent. Tasted May 2000.

The deep ruby/purple-colored 1998 Beauregard exhibits a perfume of smoke, black cherry cough syrup, chocolate, and smoky wood. Thick, tannic, and medium to full-bodied, it will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and keep for 15.

Drink 2008- 2016
-Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide No 7

The deep ruby/purple-colored 1998 Beauregard exhibits a perfume of smoke, black cherry cough syrup, chocolate, and smoky wood. Thick, tannic, and medium to full-bodied, it will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and keep for 15.