This will have to be quick as I am out of town and tasted this wine last week.
We paired it with charcuterie and tasted with my lovely wife and a friend of ours.
This was pretty zippy on opening, very noticeably so. I was wondering if the wine was flawed, but I see the same note in a lot of the Vivino tasting notes so I think that’s how it is.
Very red fruit on the nose, and tons of jammy fruit on the palate. It gave the impression of having some residual sugar/sweetness, but could have just been perceived. My wife and I found it very primary, jammy, and one dimensional. Our friend really liked it.
I left it open for a couple days. The zing/zip receded but otherwise the wine tasted very similar and held up in its own way for day.
This one isn’t our particular cup of tea. Very jammy, some tannins but not what I was expecting. I thought it hid the 15% alc pretty well.
This is a pass for us since we lean towards classically structured low alc wines. If you are into fruit bombs this is the wine for you!
This was waiting for us on return from a short ski trip. I popped it immediately with the Indian dinner we picked up as soon as we hit town.
First impressions: Smooth, very grapey, big, mouth-filling. Went good with the Ghobi Lassooni heat. Also good with my Mixed Grill Biryani. Later in the meal: Dark fruits, maybe even stewed fruits.
Day 2:
Spicy entry, then baked fruits. Not like the oxidized almost home fermented fruits you can get with an old bottle. Not super “fruity” per se, but the grape is strong in this one.
Later in the day 2 dinner (rushed ribeye, with roasted potato and onions before dashing off to a school concert) I was getting very ripe strawberry or raspberry late in the sip.
Never got much nose to comment on. Day 3, after vac’ed storage on the counter: Still the same, still very good representation of Tannat, still a . . .
GOOD BUY!
I’ll edit in the photos, but due to delay, “Saying It” now
Can somebody make a comparison or two regarding the sweetness of this? I see it’s Off-Dry, but several of the vivino reviews commented about the sweet finish. I’ve liked all tanats I’ve tasted, but I’m not a big fan of sweet-dominated finishes.
@knotworking I know this is late and I love Tannat’s. I’ve mostly consumed from fruit derived from Amador County and Lodi. With that, this one was way too sweet. To me, like a non fortified port. No plans to drink the remaining 5
@Leatherchair I went in for a case. Definitely stewed, jammy fruit predominate. I’d be okay with that, but two bottles in and they both had an off-putting effervescence upon opening (I think it must be secondary fermentation). It dissipates after awhile, I’m assuming the rest will be like these. There was that (Monterey?) Pinot back in the WW days that was around the same price point and suffered from secondary fermentation. It was great QPR if you gave it time to release the fizzies; this one is drinkable if you give it the same time.
@Leatherchair Sadly, no. Initial fizz has accompanied every bottle, inside of the foil caps has wine residue, so I’d say the secondary fermentation is a definite issue. If I let a bottle sit open for awhile it goes away, but the stewed fruit sweetness is too much for everybody I’ve shared with. Dunno what I’m going to do with the remaining bottles…wine is all about sharing for me, and there’s no sharing these.
It is indeed a cool label, if only the juice was worthy of it
@knotworking thank you for the detail. I so much agree with you on the “sharing” portion. Not a better universal come together than good wine. I still have those 5 bottles tucked away on a counter ( did not want to use valuable wine refrigerator space on them), but they do make good decorations. Cheers
The beast has been released! This one hundred percent Tannat does not hold back, and neither should you. A bold, rich varietal that is making a name for itself in California is native to Uruguay; it is the dominant grape grown in the Basque region bordering Spain and France.
A deep mulberry color comes from the thick skins of the grape, which also creates a gripping tannin structure on the palate. Mulberry and other dark berry flavors are mirrored in the flavor profile with each sip becoming more intense. This is an unapologetically delicious wine, containing a perceived sweetness and ever-giving fruit.
Le Bête has a generous structure that pairs impeccably with multiple foods. Staying true to its Basque roots, paella is a rather traditional pairing, especially when the socarrat is perfectly browned. And for an extra bite of luxury, use some of the wine in your favorite barbecue sauce recipe to bring the flavor to the next level… don’t be shy!
Specs
Vintage: 2019
Varietal: Tannat
Appellation: Paso Robles, California
Harvest Date: September 2019
Bottling: March 2021
Alcohol: 15%
pH: 3.19
Total Acidity: 8.5 g/L
Residual Sugar: 2.06 g/L
What’s Included
6-bottles:
6x 2019 Broken Earth La Bête Tannat, Estate Grown
Case:
12x 2019 Broken Earth La Bête Tannat, Estate Grown
We are a customer-focused team proudly representing Paso Robles & committed to continuing to bolster the high-quality reputation of Paso Robles wines. Broken Earth Winery, produces unique wines that are estate grown, harvested & bottled in Paso Robles.
Rancho Tierra Rejada, Spanish for “land of worked earth,” is the original name of the 2,500-acre Paso Robles ranch that is now home to the vineyards of Broken Earth Winery. Our unique wines reflect winemaker Chris Cameron’s committed & passionate approach to all aspects of winemaking. Structure & balance are most critical, each varietal released is an accurate reflection of the style & the region. Broken Earth Winery remains committed to sustainable ideals, and to continuing to bolster the high-quality reputation of Paso Robles wines.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations).
2019 Broken Earth La Bête Tannat - $30 = 21.42%
This will have to be quick as I am out of town and tasted this wine last week.
We paired it with charcuterie and tasted with my lovely wife and a friend of ours.
This was pretty zippy on opening, very noticeably so. I was wondering if the wine was flawed, but I see the same note in a lot of the Vivino tasting notes so I think that’s how it is.
Very red fruit on the nose, and tons of jammy fruit on the palate. It gave the impression of having some residual sugar/sweetness, but could have just been perceived. My wife and I found it very primary, jammy, and one dimensional. Our friend really liked it.
I left it open for a couple days. The zing/zip receded but otherwise the wine tasted very similar and held up in its own way for day.
This one isn’t our particular cup of tea. Very jammy, some tannins but not what I was expecting. I thought it hid the 15% alc pretty well.
This is a pass for us since we lean towards classically structured low alc wines. If you are into fruit bombs this is the wine for you!
Thanks for the rat!
Thanks for the reminder Alice!
This was waiting for us on return from a short ski trip. I popped it immediately with the Indian dinner we picked up as soon as we hit town.
First impressions: Smooth, very grapey, big, mouth-filling. Went good with the Ghobi Lassooni heat. Also good with my Mixed Grill Biryani. Later in the meal: Dark fruits, maybe even stewed fruits.
Day 2:
Spicy entry, then baked fruits. Not like the oxidized almost home fermented fruits you can get with an old bottle. Not super “fruity” per se, but the grape is strong in this one.
Later in the day 2 dinner (rushed ribeye, with roasted potato and onions before dashing off to a school concert) I was getting very ripe strawberry or raspberry late in the sip.
Never got much nose to comment on. Day 3, after vac’ed storage on the counter: Still the same, still very good representation of Tannat, still a . . .
GOOD BUY!
I’ll edit in the photos, but due to delay, “Saying It” now
Welp, I was hoping for dry, bold, nuanced…sounds like this isn’t that wine.
Can somebody make a comparison or two regarding the sweetness of this? I see it’s Off-Dry, but several of the vivino reviews commented about the sweet finish. I’ve liked all tanats I’ve tasted, but I’m not a big fan of sweet-dominated finishes.
@knotworking I know this is late and I love Tannat’s. I’ve mostly consumed from fruit derived from Amador County and Lodi. With that, this one was way too sweet. To me, like a non fortified port. No plans to drink the remaining 5
@Leatherchair I went in for a case. Definitely stewed, jammy fruit predominate. I’d be okay with that, but two bottles in and they both had an off-putting effervescence upon opening (I think it must be secondary fermentation). It dissipates after awhile, I’m assuming the rest will be like these. There was that (Monterey?) Pinot back in the WW days that was around the same price point and suffered from secondary fermentation. It was great QPR if you gave it time to release the fizzies; this one is drinkable if you give it the same time.
@knotworking checking in to see if you have opened any after your first two and if the taste has changed? Definitely a nice looking label
@Leatherchair Sadly, no. Initial fizz has accompanied every bottle, inside of the foil caps has wine residue, so I’d say the secondary fermentation is a definite issue. If I let a bottle sit open for awhile it goes away, but the stewed fruit sweetness is too much for everybody I’ve shared with. Dunno what I’m going to do with the remaining bottles…wine is all about sharing for me, and there’s no sharing these.
It is indeed a cool label, if only the juice was worthy of it
@knotworking thank you for the detail. I so much agree with you on the “sharing” portion. Not a better universal come together than good wine. I still have those 5 bottles tucked away on a counter ( did not want to use valuable wine refrigerator space on them), but they do make good decorations. Cheers
@knotworking @Leatherchair Sangria?
Wow, I can’t even get this “next door” if I wanted to! We’ve all been left off the list this time around.
2019 Broken Earth La Bête Tannat, Estate Grown
Tasting Notes
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$360.00/Case for 12x 2019 Broken Earth La Bête Tannat, Estate Grown at Broken Earth Winery
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2019 Broken Earth La Bête Tannat
6 bottles for $69.99 $11.67/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $109.99 $9.17/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
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How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations).
2019 Broken Earth La Bête Tannat - $30 = 21.42%