Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2000
Rhone Red Blends
from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
winemaker's notes:
In the glass, this wine is a very dark red. Aromas of red fruits, leather, truffles and musk follow through to spices, pepper, and anise on the palate. From one of the most well known and respected producers in Southern France.
The vineyard is planted in all the traditional grapes of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Vaccarese, Counoise, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Picardin, Bourboulenc, and Roussanne. For their red wines, Mourvèdre has the largest percentage (over 30%), followed by Grenache (30%), Counoise, Syrah, and Cinsault. All thirteen varieties may be used in the final blend.
"profoundly sweet perfume of melted licorice, blackberries, and black cherries backed up by loads of glycerin, full body, and moderately high but sweet well-integrated tannin. There is a seamlessness to the 2000 that will make it accessible early in life" - WA
user reviews:
The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
A Customer - SanDiego
This has to be one of the best wines on the market. Parker gave it a great rating but I think it deserves even higher. Great depth and length. Killer wine!
