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BEAUCASTEL
One of the longest lived of all Châtebuneuf 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; Mourvhdre 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 Mourvhdre. Indeed, it is one of the few major estates to still contain all thirteen permitted varietals for the appellation. The cepage combined with a playful amount of brettanamyces gives an unusual flavor profile of dark roasted fruits, merdre, 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 Mourvedre grape for that matter, reaches its apogee in the Hommage à Jacques Perrin, a tête cuvée of seventy percent Mourvedre. 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 stolid structure.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Hommage à Jacques Perrin--Vintage 1989
Rhône, Beaucastel
"The less evolved 1989 boasts an even inkier purple color than the 1990. The most massive, biggest, concentrated, and structured of any of the Jacques Perrins, but it is still 5-10 years away from full maturity. It has great intensity and is extraordinary to taste, but it is not a lot of fun to drink ... if you know what I mean. In any event, this is a potentially perfect wine. The only question is, when will it hit its plateau of maturity? My guess is around 2010." Robert Parker,erobertparker.com (Jan 03)
3 bottles per lot
One of the longest lived of all Châtebuneuf 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; Mourvhdre 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 Mourvhdre. Indeed, it is one of the few major estates to still contain all thirteen permitted varietals for the appellation. The cepage combined with a playful amount of brettanamyces gives an unusual flavor profile of dark roasted fruits, merdre, 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 Mourvedre grape for that matter, reaches its apogee in the Hommage à Jacques Perrin, a tête cuvée of seventy percent Mourvedre. 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 stolid structure.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Hommage à Jacques Perrin--Vintage 1989
Rhône, Beaucastel
"The less evolved 1989 boasts an even inkier purple color than the 1990. The most massive, biggest, concentrated, and structured of any of the Jacques Perrins, but it is still 5-10 years away from full maturity. It has great intensity and is extraordinary to taste, but it is not a lot of fun to drink ... if you know what I mean. In any event, this is a potentially perfect wine. The only question is, when will it hit its plateau of maturity? My guess is around 2010." Robert Parker,erobertparker.com (Jan 03)
3 bottles per lot