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Château de Beaucastel Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2001
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceThe Hommage à Jacques Perrin is a 60/20/10/10 blend of mourvèdre/grenache/counoise/syrah and in the case of the mourvèdre ― it is all extremely old, low-yielding vines. To say this is a cult wine is an understatement. Just finding some is an accomplishment and getting to taste it even more challenging. But unlike too many 'cult' wines, Hommage delivers. To date it has honoured Jacques Perrin in 1989, '90, '94, '95, '98, '99, 2000 and 2001. I haven't tasted any previous editions but I can tell you the 2001 is the real deal. The '01 is just losing its baby fat and sweet edge as the mourvèdre begins to dominate. Rich dense, clean and with peppery, savoury meaty flavours and soft supple tannins. A monster in waiting that should sleep comfortably for a decade or more in bottle. Drink it if you must but cellar if you can. Approx. 5000 bottles produced.Tasted: 02 December 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $250.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| AB | $200.00 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
| ON | $239.00 | 750ml | Vintages |
| QC | $231.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Grenache - Mourvèdre - Syrah - Counoise
