| Château de Beaucastel |
Vineyard:
The Château de Beaucastel has long been considered one of the greatest wines in France and is unanimously renowned at the same time for its balance, its elegance and its capacity for aging. Beaucastel has an extraordinary terroir at the northern tip of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, very exposed to the Mistral. The thirteen grape varieties of the appellation have been cultivated biologically since the 1960s Region:
Rhône valley Appellation:
Châteauneuf du Pope AOP Vintage: 2017
The year 2017 will remain the year of all records: the driest year for 30 years, very little interventionist wine work, optimal harvest conditions, very reduced quantity due to climatic hazards and wines with very rich potential Color: Red Capacity: 750ml Grape variety:
Grenache: 30%
Mourvèdre: 30%
Syrah: 15%
Counoise: 10%
Vaccarèse, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Roussanne: 10% Cinsault: 5% Packaging: Cardboard Alcohol: 14.5 Advice:
Around 15 ° C. If possible, remember to decant the wine. Tasting:
The 2017 vintage has a fairly deep supported dress. The pure and elegant nose evokes the slightly kirsché cherries, blackcurrant, spices, with floral notes, aromatic herbs (bay leaf), and light chocolate. The mouth is elegant, the mature and fine tannins, beautiful dense and concentrated structure, of an attractive velvety texture enhanced with finely spicy fruit. The finish is long, well kept by elegant and coated tannins, harmonious and very persistent (fruits, spices, floral notes). A large vintage |
