Retour Château de Beaucastel - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rouge - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 10% Roussanne, 5% Cinsault & 10% Counoise, Vaccarèse, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Picardan et Bourboulenc.
ALCOHOL: 14.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Deep red with violet highlights.
Nose The balance between ripeness and freshness is perfect, with notes of macerated black fruit and delicate spices.
Palate Voluptuous and elegant from the first taste, this cuvée tends towards a juice with spicy, garrigue flavors, a masterful balance between tannic richness and pleasant roundness.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Rack of lamb with roasted chestnuts, pork cheek civet, fillet of beef with parsnip risotto and creamy sauce, aged Rocamadour.
Cellar ageing From now until 2042.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine An emblem of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and awarded 2 stars in the RVF Guide, Château de Beaucastel has established itself as one of the most innovative and prestigious estates in the appellation. Its spectacular terroir of rolled pebbles, combined with an unwavering commitment to perfection, produces exceptional cuvées that are both deep and elegant, aging beautifully. A true cult estate!
Wine With stunning notes of black truffle, ripe plum, and juicy cherry—thanks to a generous proportion of Mourvèdre—the 2021 Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape confidently showcases its depth. This powerful, full-bodied, and concentrated wine features smooth, silky tannins that elegantly frame its rich, voluptuous structure, extending beautifully on the palate. Undoubtedly one of the finest expressions of this delicate vintage, rated 94/100 by Parker.
Vinification Harvested by hand. Vinification in truncated wooden vats for the reducing grape varieties (Syrah and Mourvèdre) and in concrete vats for the oxidative grape varieties. Aged in oak tuns for 12 months before bottling.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide de Bettane et Desseauve 2024
Robert Parker: 94/100