Beaulieu Vineyard BV Claret 1978 Label Blemish (1.5 L) Size:1.5 Liter Powerful and assertive on the

Powerful and assertive on the long finish

Blue Spot’s name was derived from the Mitchell’s practice of marking their maturing casks of whiskey with a mark or daub of coloured paint to determine the age potential of the whiskey

It is a perfect example of this ideal of elegance according to Drouhin

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Beaulieu Vineyard BV Claret 1978 Label Blemish (1.5 L) Size:1.5 Liter Powerful and assertive on the***Label Damage*** This gem is a one off for Beaulieu vineyard. When the winery made the decision to discontinue its 'Burgundy' line (a delicious but inappropriately named blend), the Cabernet grapes needed a home. Hence the Claret, released only in magnum (as is our understanding) and is absolutely delicious today. Smooth, sweet and rich (but NOT overblown nor overdone). This is a steal. It is the first time since release that we have seen it. This