Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2007
Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2007
Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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ratings pedigree (past vintages):
winemaker's notes:
The 2005 vintage of this wine was ranked #8 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2008
The thirteen grape varieties of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation with a strong percentage of Mourvèdre and Grenache (30% each), Syrah 10%, Counoise 10% Cinsault 5% and the rest divided up amongst the remaining grape varieties: Vaccarèse, Terret noir, Muscardin, Picpoul, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Roussanne.
The Grenache and the Cinsault give the wine its color, intensity and softness. The Mourvèdre, Syrah, Muscardin and Vaccarèse give the wine its renowned ageing potential and dark, classic character. The Counoise, Picpoul and other varieties provide freshness, fragrance and aromatic quality.
alcohol by volume:
14.5%
critical acclaim:
"Layers of melted fig, mulled boysenberry and black currant fruit are laced with notes of charred mesquite, hoisin
sauce and coffee. The long, silky mouthfeel belies the latent power in reserve. Best from 2010 through 2030."
96 Points
Wine Spectator
"Beaucastel’s 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out even better out of bottle than I predicted. An inky/ruby/purple color is followed by a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit’s fabulous freshness and vibrancy. This full-bodied effort still displays considerable tannin, no doubt because of the relatively high Mourvedre content. It should resolve its tannins in 2-4 years, and last for 25 or more.
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96 Points
The Wine Advocate
"Deep ruby. Powerful, pungent aromas evoke kirsch, blackberry, smoky herbs and dried flowers. Energetic, penetrating cherry and dark berry flavors are enlivened by juicy acidity and given spine by a tangy mineral quality. A floral quality sneaks in with air, along with notes of allspice and star anise. The finish is sappy, focused and very long, with herbs and flowers lingering."
94 Points
International Wine Cellar
"At first glance, this is not particularly impressive; it's slightly herbal and rustic, with a raisiny edge to the fruit. But this really improves with air, fleshing out on the midpalate and losing the raisiny notes in favor of plum and savory notes. Give it four or five years in the cellar and drink it over the next 15 or so."
93 Points
Wine Enthusiast
User Reviews The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
Smoky aromas of black raspberry, Extremely fresh and smooth. It was wonderful.
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