"All the generosity and aromas of a ripe Syrah vinified using carbonic maceration in this enticing cuvée. Very dense, the color promises a rich and concentrated nose imbued with blackcurrant and morello cherry. The same voluptuousness emanates from a perfectly rich palate, without any softness, which incorporates beautiful fine and crisp tannins. A lively finish with fresh fruit and sweet spices. Power, elegance, indulgence: "it has it all," enthuse the tasters."(Le Guide Hachette 2023)
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Eye
Deep ruby red color
Nose
Intense and fragrant, with notes of dark fruit and cocoa
Mouth
A smooth attack with hints of violet and pepper. Powerful yet supported by very soft tannins. Rich, but above all elegant and voluptuous to perfection.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Food and wine pairings
Serve with skewers, lamb, stuffed vegetables, etc.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2023) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
All the generosity and aromas of a ripe Syrah vinified using carbonic maceration in this enticing cuvée. Very dense, the color promises a rich and concentrated nose imbued with blackcurrant and morello cherry. The same voluptuousness emanates from a perfectly rich palate, without any softness, which incorporates beautiful fine and crisp tannins. The finish is lively with fresh fruit and sweet spices. Power, elegance, deliciousness: "it has it all," enthuse the tasters.
About the estate:
Established in 1997, Jérôme Portal, who runs several properties in Minervois, not far from Serre d'Oupia, has made his mark in the Guide. He produces a number of wines under different labels: Ch. Beaufort, Ch. Molières, Ch. Artix, Ch. Portal, and Ch. Sainte-Madeleine.
Customer rating
3.9/5
based on 18 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. FABIEN L. Published on 06/28/2024
A rich and full-bodied wine, even if not the most refined (drunk in 2024, it can certainly mellow nonetheless). So I would have given it 4 stars... until I saw the price. A very good wine for under $10 is unheard of these days!
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Review and opinion by Mr. SEBASTIEN R. Published on 05/02/2024
Excellent value for money with substance and a beautiful volume on the palate, without being heavy. Not very complex but aromatic and pleasant.
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 09/11/2023
An elegant and demonstrative flagship wine from Château Beaufort. The violet and pepper-tinged attack opens onto a powerful, full and charming palate, enveloped by a dense and fine grain, with a particularly savory creaminess, supported by smooth and caressing tannins, with a beautiful roundness that is not heavy, but still a little severe. It exudes an abundance of ripe, juicy black fruits, highly concentrated in toasted notes, delicately cocoa-flavored and kneaded with a plethora of sweet spices. A fine acidity maintains the balance of the solid structure throughout the tasting and supports a long, velvety and voluptuous finish. Excellent value for money. Irresistible now. The ideal companion for a mosaic of dishes: in summer, BBQ-grilled veal kidney skewers with eggplant caviar or braised duck with candied black figs; in winter, Caribbean chicken Colombo or Indian-style Shabi Korma lamb. Rating = 4.1.
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Review and opinion by Ms. VIVIANE A. Published on 02/14/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES T. Published on January 24, 2025
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Review and opinion by Mr. DANIEL T. Published on 11/23/2024
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Note and opinion by Mr. DOMINIQUE N. Published on 08/29/2024
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Review and opinion by Mr. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 08/24/2024
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