Chateau de Beaucastel • Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France
Château de Beaucastel’s flagship Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge is an iconic Southern Rhône blend that uniquely incorporates…Château de Beaucastel’s flagship Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge is an iconic Southern Rhône blend that uniquely incorporates all 13 permitted grape varieties, with a high proportion of Mourvèdre alongside Grenache giving notable structure, depth…Learn More »
$130
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
94
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Structured and deeply fruited, the 2021 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape shows a Mourvèdre-driven profile of dark cherry and blueberry layered with game, dried herbs, earthy spice and a touch of licorice. The palate is full and concentrated yet refined, with ripe, plentiful tannins and a long, savory, mineral-tinged finish that marks this as one of the clear standouts of the vintage.
Herb-crusted lamb shoulder; Cassoulet with duck confit; Dry-aged ribeye with roasted root vegetables
Château de Beaucastel’s flagship Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge is an iconic Southern Rhône blend that uniquely incorporates all 13 permitted grape varieties, with a high proportion of Mourvèdre alongside Grenache giving notable structure, depth, and aging potential. Sourced from a single, organically farmed northern-Châteauneuf plateau of rolled galets over sand, clay, and limestone, it typically shows rich yet fresh dark and red fruit, garrigue and spice, with a full-bodied but silky, harmonious palate that reflects both its historic terroir and m…