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BEAUCASTEL
One of the longest lived of all Châteauneuf du Papes, the domaine was founded in 1549 by Pierre de Beaucastel as a simple hovel. The large 270 acre vineyard is meticulously organically farmed and while other growers are gravitating solely toward Grenache; Mourvèdre is championed and lesser, though distinct grapes, such as Counise, Muscardin, and Vaccarese are given their due. The regular cuvee of Beaucastel generally contains one third Mourvèdre. Indeed, it is one of the few major estates to still contain all thirteen permitted varietals for the appellation. The cépage combined with a playful amount of brettanamyces gives an unusual flavor profile of dark roasted fruits, merde, mushrooms and saddle leather. Though a popular and marketable label, it is clearly not a wine for everyone and generally Beaucastel draws a strong reaction one way or the other. This distinct wine and the Mourvèdre grape for that matter, reaches its apogee in the Hommage à Jacques Perrin, a tête de cuvée of seventy percent Mourvèdre. A tribute to the stalwart who steadfastly maintained the tradition and uniqueness of Beaucastel; it is easily a fifty year wine in the better vintages due to its massive extraction, weighty substance and solid structure.
JC
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Hommage à Jacques Perrin--Vintage 1990
Rhône, Château de Beaucastel
In original wooden case
The perfection of the 1990 is based on a seamless, classic, harmonious concoction of flowers, melted licorice, blackberries, kirsch, blueberries, and Asian spices. An enormously full-bodied, sweet, expansive, amazing wine with a finish that lasts over a minute, it combines the extraordinary hedonism of the 1998 with an unbelievable intellectual appeal that makes it so hauntingly great. Even though it remains youthful, it can be drunk now or cellared for another 30 years." Robert Parker. eRobertParker Only (Jan 2003)
1 jeroboam (3 liters) per lot
One of the longest lived of all Châteauneuf du Papes, the domaine was founded in 1549 by Pierre de Beaucastel as a simple hovel. The large 270 acre vineyard is meticulously organically farmed and while other growers are gravitating solely toward Grenache; Mourvèdre is championed and lesser, though distinct grapes, such as Counise, Muscardin, and Vaccarese are given their due. The regular cuvee of Beaucastel generally contains one third Mourvèdre. Indeed, it is one of the few major estates to still contain all thirteen permitted varietals for the appellation. The cépage combined with a playful amount of brettanamyces gives an unusual flavor profile of dark roasted fruits, merde, mushrooms and saddle leather. Though a popular and marketable label, it is clearly not a wine for everyone and generally Beaucastel draws a strong reaction one way or the other. This distinct wine and the Mourvèdre grape for that matter, reaches its apogee in the Hommage à Jacques Perrin, a tête de cuvée of seventy percent Mourvèdre. A tribute to the stalwart who steadfastly maintained the tradition and uniqueness of Beaucastel; it is easily a fifty year wine in the better vintages due to its massive extraction, weighty substance and solid structure.
JC
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Hommage à Jacques Perrin--Vintage 1990
Rhône, Château de Beaucastel
In original wooden case
The perfection of the 1990 is based on a seamless, classic, harmonious concoction of flowers, melted licorice, blackberries, kirsch, blueberries, and Asian spices. An enormously full-bodied, sweet, expansive, amazing wine with a finish that lasts over a minute, it combines the extraordinary hedonism of the 1998 with an unbelievable intellectual appeal that makes it so hauntingly great. Even though it remains youthful, it can be drunk now or cellared for another 30 years." Robert Parker. eRobertParker Only (Jan 2003)
1 jeroboam (3 liters) per lot