Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2009

Château de Beaucastel holds an esteemed status as one of France's exceptional wines, universally acknowledged for its harmonious balance, refined elegance, and impressive aging potential. Nestled at the northern edge of the appellation, Beaucastel enjoys an extraordinary terroir with significant exposure to the Mistral. Since the 1960s, all 13 varieties of the appellation have been cultivated organically on this historic estate.

Covering 110 hectares with a singular plot in the north, Beaucastel's terroir epitomizes the finest qualities of Châteauneuf. The soil composition features surface pebbles, with layers of sand, clay, and limestone below. With vines that have aged gracefully and been organically nurtured for half a century, the roots have delved exceptionally deep. Beaucastel proudly cultivates all thirteen grape varieties authorized by the appellation.

The 2009 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape (30% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise and the balance other permitted varietals) exhibits an opaque purple color as well as sweet aromas of camphor, truffles, black cherries, black currants, licorice, pepper and forest floor. The wine is full-bodied, rich, intense and powerful. Moreover, there is a lot more of the 2009 than there is of the 2008 (after the strict selection, only 50% of the normal production was achieved). Because of the significant tannins, the 2009 requires 3-5 years of bottle age and should evolve for 25-30 years.

92/95
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (191), October 2010

Tasting Profile

Aroma:

Red Fruits, Redcurrant, Smoky

Palate:

Earthy, Jammy, Red Fruits

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat