Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2020
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The biodynamic Chateau de Beaucastel is one of the greatest estates of Chateauneuf du Pape, known widely for the unusually high proportion of Mourvedre in the blend, which adds richness and colour. This powerful age-worthy red is one of the great classic wines of France.
The 16th century Château de Beaucastel was acquired by the Perrin family in the early 1900s. With a global following for their benchmark Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the wines at this historic property are consistently among the finest in the region.
Château de Beaucastel’s vineyards surround the estate, which is near the town of Courthézon in the north-east of the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. In addition to prime vineyard holdings, the Perrin family are pioneers of sustainable farming, having converted to organic viticulture as early as 1950 and having farmed biodynamically since 1974. this wine is famous not only for it;s consistently high level of quality, but also the unusually high proportion of Mourvedre in the blend.
Brand | Beaucastel |
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Country of Origin | France |
Region | Rhône Valley |
Style | Red |
Wine Colour | Red |
Grape Variety | Grenache / Syrah / Mourvèdre |
Vintage | 2020 |
% Alcohol | 14.5 |
Bottle Size | 75CL |
Flavour | Ripe & Spicy |
Body | Full-Bodied |
Pack Format | 75CL |
Fine | Yes |
Rare | Yes |