Reviews & Ratings

2007 Tablas Creek White Blends or Varietals "Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc"

Winery: Tablas Creek

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc"

Wine Category: White Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 68% Roussanne, 22% Grenache Blanc, & 10% Picpoul Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $40

Cases produced: 2,150

KWG Score: 91.2 (based on 7 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: December 13, 2009

Wine Review: This yellow colored wine opens with a light green pear bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, very nicely balanced, and delicate. The flavor profile is a very tasty light lime and mild green apple with slight hint of fig on the back palate. The finish is dry and very nicely refreshing. This elegant white wine would be perfect with grilled swordfish with a lemon butter drizzle. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2007 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc is a powerful expression of the 2007 vintage at Tablas Creek. It shows aromas of rose petals, candied lemon, honeycomb, white pepper, and sweet oak, rich Roussanne flavors of honey and sweet spice and long, dry, slightly tropical finish. It should drink well when young but will also reward time in bottle; we expect it to show beautifully for at least the next 8-10 years.

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