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Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2010
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceThere is Châteauneuf and then there is Beaucastel. Surely one of the top ten bottles made in the region of hundreds. A great vintage demands time but the balance and freshness of this wine suggests it will be drinking well throughout its long life. The fruit is organic and in 2010 pristine. The mix is classic Perrin 30/30/10/10/ grenache, mourvèdre, syrah, counoise and the balance is spread across the remaining nine permitted varieties. Rich in aromas that remind of blueberries and cassis jam with plenty of liquorice and meaty notes but with no baked fruit or over sweetness. More than anything this young wine displays the finesse and a floral savoury character that will help this age for two decades. A superb bottle and one for the ages form Perrin. Tasted: 07 December 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $92.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
| AB | $90.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| ON | $90.00 | 750ml | |
| QC | $90.00 | 750ml | |
| ON | $180.00 | 1500ml | |
| ON | $410.00 | 3000ml |
Blend: Mourvèdre - Grenache -Counoise - Syrah - CinsaultCSPC: 277988UPC: 6331350072101
