Château de beaucastel
Château Beaucastel 2017
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - aoc
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - aoc
Grenache
Syrah
Counoise
Autres
Description
Château de Beaucastel has long been regarded as one of the greatest wines in France. It is
notorious for its elegance, balance and ageing potential. Beaucastel has an exceptional terroir
at the Northern limit of Châteauneuf du Pape, exposed to the Mistral wind. All thirteen
varieties of the appellation have been organically grown since the sixties.
SITUATION Châteauneuf du Pape, between Orange and Avignon, Château de Beaucastel red is a 70-hectare vineyard. Afficher Sans titre sur une carte plus grande
TERROIR
Château de Beaucastel is 110 hectares, with one single plot at the north of the appellation.
The terroir is archetypal of the best terroirs in Châteauneuf: rolled pebbles on the surface,
sand, clay and limestone deeper down. The vines are old and have been organically grown for
50 years, which has allowed the roots to grow exceptionally deep.
Beaucastel grows all thirteen grape varieties authorized by the appellation
Vinification : Each variety is harvested separately and manually. Vinification takes place in oak fermenters
for the reductive varieties (Mourvèdre, Syrah) and in traditional enameled concrete tanks for
the Oxidative grapes (all the others). Once the malolactic fermentation is finished, the
Famille Perrin blends the different varieties. The blend is then aged in oak Foudres for a
year before being bottled.
Notes de Presse
18/20
Jancis Robinson
94/100
Vinous Antonio Galloni
Tasting
2012 is a vintage of contrasts with a very mild start of the year and a freezing month of
February.
A fresh and humid spring, followed by a windy and dry month of July and a very hot month
of August.
The harvesting conditions were ideal. All these conditions make a great vintage.
Appearance : Nearly black in colour.
Aroma : The nose is very delicate and powerful at the same time, with red fruit, blackcurrants, blackberries, spices, thyme and lavender.
Palate :
The bouquet is very elegant, rich and round, with figs, cherries, blackcurrants and stewed
fruit, all with great acidity. The tannins are present but very delicate.
SERVING TIPS : Around 15°C. If possible, decant the wine.