Rhône theme
Online-Only Auction, 14 - 21 February 2022
Rhône theme
About this Item
Château Beaucastel has been run by several generations of the Perrin family and has become one of the most famous wines of France. Unusually all 13 permitted grape varieties are grown, although it is Mourvèdre often makes up a third of the final blend. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape is renowned to age extremely well for a number of decades.
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Critics Ratings
‘Showing brilliantly, with a deep, rich and layered profile, the 2004 Châteauneuf-du-Pape has gorgeous black cherry, earth, underbrush and background meatiness that gives way to a full-bodied, concentrated and pure feel on the palate. A foudre-aged blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 5% Cinsault, with the balance a mix of the other permitted varieties, this knockout Châteauneuf-du-Pape will have another 10-15 years of prime drinking.’ - Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, 94/100 (Feb 2014)
‘Thoroughly primal, with a torrent of raspberry and boysenberry fruit rushing forth. Only shows hints of its full range, with licorice, incense, graphite and mocha flavors fluttering in the background. Has an iron-clad structure, with a long finish that shows great cut and grip. Best from 2009 through 2025.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 96/100 (May 2007)