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1998 Château Beauséjour

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1998 Beausejour Duffau-Lagarosse from Chateau Beausejour Duffau-Lagarrosse, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux

The esteemed 1998 vintage sits among the most lauded years for Bordeaux, revered for producing impeccably balanced and structured wines. A standout of this remarkable year is the 1998 Beausejour Duffau-Lagarosse from Chateau Beausejour Duffau-Lagarrosse. In a landscape of eminent vintages, the '98 not only encapsulates the essence of Saint-Emilion's splendour but also showcases an exemplary display of winemaking alchemy.

 

Exceptional Vintage, Exquisite Wine

Deriving its magnificence from a year that was graced by favourable climatic conditions, the 1998 Beausejour Duffau-Lagarosse embodies the fortuitous blend of early summer warmth followed by temperate days leading up to harvest. This climatic serendipity provided an environment conducive to developing optimal ripeness and concentration in the grapes.

The wine itself unfurls with a harmonious complexity - dark fruit profiles mixed with seasoned oak nuances and a terroir-led minerality that speaks fervently of its geographic nobility. The precision with which the tannins have evolved over time reveals a wine that maintains robustness alongside finesse, promising further potential for longevity and grace with each successive year in the cellar.

 

An Investment for the Senses and the Portfolio

The 1998 Beausejour Duffau-Lagarosse remains a prized acquisition for collectors and investors alike. As time vistas encompass this vintage, it appreciates not only in sensory appeal but also as a tangible asset within a diversified investment portfolio.

For those who seek to embellish their reserves with a vinous treasure that continues to enchant the palate while accruing value—a provenance from one of Bordeaux's archetypal years—this offering from Chateau Beausejour Duffau-Lagarrosse represents one of the quintessential investments.

To experience and hold this wine is to partake in a legacy that will continue to flourish. A distinguished opportunity exists with the 1998 Beausejour Duffau-Lagarosse; it is an incontrovertible jewel in the pantheon of Bordeaux's finest vintages—a testament to an exceptional year that is both historical and unshakeably relevant to today's discerning fine wine investor.

Market price (HKD)

HK$9,460.00

12x75cl

Highest score

89

POP score

110

Scores and tasting notes

89

This dark ruby/purple-colored, mid-weight, restrained, graceful effort reveals aromas and flavors of minerals, blueberries, and flowers, not dissimilar from some of Burgundy's grand cru Vosne-Romanees. Nicely-textured, soft, with adequate tannin to frame its medium-bodied style, it is approachable, yet should age nicely for 12-15 years.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 22 April 2001

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