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La Bete 1998 Knight's Gambit Vyd Pinot Noir
- $40
Multi-dimensional and inviting, the nose offers a melange of cherry, spice, earth and gamy notes. A very supple mouthfeel follows with wonderfully firm, but not biting, acidity. Dark cherry and oak flavors hang on a handsome frame. Closes with a long, spicy finish with beautifully integrated tannins. Has great character; a most impressive example of the vintage and…
— M.M.
(12/1/2000)
La Bete 2002 Stoller Vineyard Pinot Noir
- $25
This is a lovely effort, with spicy citrus highlights and a tart, elegant, supple and polished mouthfeel. The oak is beautifully managed, infusing the aromas with mocha and herb, and the finish lingers seductively.
— W.E.
(11/1/2004)
La Bete 2002 Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir
- $25
This consistently pleased our tasting panel, which found it substantial and highlighted with scents of flowers and sweet fruits. Balanced and robust, it offers grace notes of sandalwood, mixed citrus and more.
— W.E.
(11/1/2004)
La Bete 2002 Sélection du Cave Pinot Noir
- $20
Fairly simple, this is quite tart, citric, and on the edge of unripe. Orange peel and rhubarb are the dominant notes, and it’s refreshing, though possibly too tart for some tasters.
— W.E.
(11/1/2004)
La Bete 2002 Pinot Noir
- $15
Oaky and disjointed, with candied, strawberry fruit also manages to be tart.
— W.E.
(11/1/2004)
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