Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 1983 90 RP

"Certain Beaucastel vintages possess more intense aromas of the brett yeast (aged beef, sweaty animal-like smells) than other vintages. The 1978, 1983, and 1990, and to a lesser extent 1981, are Beaucastel's candidates with the largest brett population. The 1993 Beaucastel takes its level of brett (for my palate) to the limit, but I still love the wine for its rich, flashy display of red and black fruits, licorice, Provençal herbs, and the subtle, sweet smell of aged beef. This full-bodied, fully mature wine should be drunk over the next 5-7 years. Last tasted 12/95." — Robert Parker, 90 pts