2003 Beaucastel - Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin
France - Southern Rhone - Chateauneuf du Pape
Rhone Blend
Still
Still
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Producer Notes
Château Beaucastel, run by the Perrin brothers, is regarded as one of the best estates of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. At 131 hectares of vineyards, it is also one of the largest estates in the region. It is atypical of the appellation in its production techniques. It is one of three estates to produce and vinify all 13 grapes permitted under the regulations of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Also, unlike most... More »
Professional Reviews
- Source
- Wine Advocate
- Issue
- 163
The 2003 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin has turned out even better than I thought last year. Black purple to the rim, with an extraordinary nose of smoke, camphor, blackberry, cassis, sweet cherry, white flowers, licorice, and Chinese black tea, the wine has superb richness, huge tannins, massive concentration, and a monster finish. Forget this wine for 5-8 years and drink it over the following 35 or more.
- Source
- Wine Spectator
Shows the ripe, opulent power of the vintage, with dark plum, raspberry confiture, hoisin sauce and tar notes that are held back by youthfully stubborn tannins. Yet the long, sinewy finish has impressive drive, with hints of chestnut, game and mineral. Patience required. 375 cases made.
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2005 - $2,295.00 (3.0L)
2005 - $469.00 (750ml)
2004 - $319.95 (750ml)
1999 - $249.95 (750ml)