Chãteau De Beaucastel Chãteauneuf Du Pape 2017, Ac, France
Critic Reviews (4)
Having looked at some of hot vintages of the last 20 years (namely 2003 and 2005) it is more than an exercise in...
A lower interventionist approach is apparent here given the purity of the fruit. Despite the volume on the palate,...
Beaucastel's 2017, as usual mourvèdre-heavy (35%, with 25% Grenache, 8% Syrah, 12% Counoise, ++), is aromatically...
This is one of the most famous reds of the south of France. It does not impress with jaw-dropping power or depth, but...
Community Reviews (1)
A blend of 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 10% Counoise, 5% Cinsault, and the balance other varietals, the nose needs some coaxing to reveal black spice, dark berry, plum, garrigue, flinty mineral, and pepper spice aromas, with much of the same on the palate. It is full-bodied, dense, thick, and richly concentrated with firm, grippy tannins and a long, mouth-watering finish. A big wine that needs 3-4 years of cellar time and should drink well over next 20+ years. Tasted Oct/2019.
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