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| | Vintage | 2010 |  Label 1 of 1906 
 | | Type | Red | | Producer | Château de Beaucastel (web) | | Variety | Red Rhone Blend | | Designation | n/a | | Vineyard | n/a | | Country | France | | Region | Rhône | | SubRegion | Southern Rhône | | Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | UPC Code(s) | 0089419214116, 089419211108, 089419212006, 089419212013, 089419212044, 089419212082, 089419212105, 089419212129, 089419212983, 089419212990, 089419214062, 089419214109, 089419216103, 1488188010087, 2082012212105, 3488421010032, 3488421010049, 3488421010087, 451260477505, 481371010087, 633135092109, 633135102105, 633135103102, 633135104109, 633135132102, 633135142101 |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 597 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by winelover1808 on 4/14/2024 & rated 92 points: had a few weeks ago; sadly we didnt give this enough time to decant and open up. pretty plum fruit, medium bodied, good perfume but we PnPed fast so werent able to let it hit its stride (2651 views) | | | Tasted by BernieMSY on 4/7/2024 & rated 95 points: Remarkably fresh and full of luscious fruit. This wine is stunning, and it is impressive to consider how it has evolved and held up for 14 years. Lush and full of life, with just the right touch of savory notes undergirding the entire enterprise. This one is special, and I feel lucky to have sampled it at this moment and at this time. (2823 views) | | | Tasted by NPBWineGuy on 3/30/2024 & rated 82 points: This bottle (1.5L) was not as good as others. It was slightly sour with overpowering fruit. I'm tempted to immediately open one of my 750s to compare. (2932 views) | | | Tasted by kenarn on 3/22/2024: Currently drinking at perfection. If you have any of these……. enjoy it now. Two hours aeration yields an unbelievable smoothness. (3218 views) | | | Tasted by Old John on 3/11/2024 & rated 94 points: Much better than I expected, this is about the best bottle of this wine I have had since a 1998 I enjoyed a few years ago. Everything seems to be in balance and harmony, highly drinkable. Unfortunately this was my only bottle. (3876 views) | | | Tasted by IlliniWine on 2/25/2024 & rated 92 points: 30 min slow ox and 2 hour decant. Drinking young with lots of red raspberry fruit. Hints of some herbal notes but I wouldn't say this was particularly savory at the moment. Medium+ body, medium acidity and nicely present, but refined, tannins. Glad to have several more bottles so that I can follow development which I expect will show greater complexity over the next 10 years, maybe more. Served with homemade cassoulet and chestnut mont blanc for dessert - paired beautifully with both! (3890 views) | | | Tasted by hargy on 2/24/2024 & rated 93 points: delicious although surprisingly mature - good length, peppery with lovely complexity (3702 views) | | | Tasted by oakville72 on 2/17/2024 & rated 94 points: Right at the top of its game. Great fruit and flavor. Showing maturity but not past its prime. A splendid, properly aged Châteauneuf-du-Pape. (3940 views) | | | Tasted by blaine on 1/14/2024 & rated 94 points: Very good and ready to go. Popped and slow-oz'd over about an hour after arriving at a friend's for dinner. Lovely deep ruby color, no sign of age. Beautiful nose of fruit and garrigue. Medium+ bodied on the palate, great freshness, impeccably balanced. Nice tart acidity. Long finish. Just like that it was gone... Paired beautifully with braised lamb shanks. Many happy years ahead for this one. Glad I have another, might seek more. First 2010 in a bit for me, one of my favorite Rhone vintages ever. (5233 views) | | | Tasted by NorwAmateur on 1/12/2024 & rated 94 points: My only bottle (magnum) and I wish that I had more. (4977 views) | | | Tasted by jkwoodward on 12/29/2023 & rated 95 points: Excellent bottle. Beautiful garrigue and bacon fat enjoyed with pork belly and lamb chops at Butchart Gardens. Delightful. Still young, unctuous and silky. Now - 2035 (4872 views) | | | Tasted by kenarn on 12/28/2023: Distinctly better than previous bottles (4553 views) | | | Tasted by j5614.person@gmail.com on 12/27/2023 & rated 94 points: Good balance with dark fruit and Rhône herbs (4706 views) | | | Tasted by WestfalenGG on 12/25/2023 & rated 91 points: Second bottle, and for me it still lags the great 2007. A nice and balanced wine, with a peppery taste, but nothing extraordinary. Maybe more time in the cellar will help. (4002 views) | | | Tasted by Throughthegrapevine on 12/24/2023 & rated 93 points: The Mourvèdre is felt and shining beautifully. Excellent Beaucastel. Moving to secondary notes but no hurry (3906 views) | | | Tasted by Dale M on 12/22/2023 & rated 93 points: Decanted 2hrs. Big and brawny, lovely nose of orange peel and spices along with a bit of Beau funk - but to be clear no brett - this was clean as a whistle. All the classic traits are present - see viniferatu's note on 12-10 for a very similar impression to my own. (4126 views) | | | Tasted by WoodieBayArea on 12/20/2023 & rated 90 points: not like most of the old Beaucastel I have drunk over the last 15 years, this was hot and acidic (and i tend to love acidic lift if there is body to lift)... again, this tasted hot, was disappointed (but not surprised when it said 14.5% alcohol... kinda felt like I remember this being a lot lower in other vintages... oh well (4369 views) | | | Tasted by viniferatu on 12/10/2023: Aromas of creme de cassis, sweet blackberry, chambord, kirsch, bloody steak, black pepper, cocoa powder, olives, garrigue, linen on the line and airy stony notes... Full and structured, but not heavy nor particularly grippy, everything is in perfect balance, fruit is layered and rich, herbs and flowers abound... Long and intense finish, gorgeous freshness, this is quite elegant and bright for something so dense and ripe. I would guess this is barely into its plateau, and will gain nuance and elegance for another decade or two, or three.. (4438 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 12/7/2023 & rated 95 points: Right on top of previous bottles. Classic CNdP. I seem to be having a little better experience with this wine than is the case with other tasters. (4309 views) | | | Tasted by chatters on 11/22/2023: First Wednesday Wine Club Rhone Dinner (One Penny Red, Summer Hill): Pretty, red berry fruit, sweet plums, slight garrigue, slightly jubey notes, Juicy, fleshy, dense slightly woody tannins are super persistent, long red and dark hued fruits. Long, lovely. (3855 views) | | | Tasted by SonnyChiba on 11/19/2023 & rated 92 points: 92+ ...A very good vintage for Beaucastel - while I don't enjoy these wines as much as I used to, this 2010 is drinking lovely. (5230 views) | | | Tasted by mrmikemtr on 11/13/2023 & rated 89 points: Drink up. This is fading. (5484 views) | | | Tasted by StainedGlass on 11/5/2023 & rated 93 points: Dark violet color with purple and black fruits dominating. Meaty, spicy and rich but not overly sweet or hot as some other vintages of Beaucastel I've tried (e.g. 2007). Includes 30% Mourvedre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise plus unknown %s of other CdP varietals. Drinking well now but still has room to improve. (5416 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 11/3/2023 & rated 95 points: Like previous bottles. This wine lives up to all of the expectations both for being a Beaucastel wine, but also its price point. Classic CNdP. It was open for 30+ minutes in a restaurant. (4918 views) | | | Tasted by Eric Wright on 10/28/2023 & rated 92 points: Classic GSM. Well balanced with the peppery syrah just pushing through the rest. (5279 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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JamesSuckling.com (3/14/2022)
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JebDunnuck.com, Up From the Cellar and Misc. New Releases (12/12/2017)
(Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Christelle Guibert
Decanter, Beaucastel Shanghai Masterclass 2018 (11/18/2017)
(Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Andrew Jefford
Decanter, Jefford On Monday: Châteauneuf in the cellar (5/23/2016)
(Château de Beaucastel, Southern Rhône, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Michael Godel
WineAlign (3/20/2016)
(Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf Du Pape red) Subscribe to see review text. | i-WineReview.com, Report 39: The World of Grenache (9/1/2013)
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(Famille Perrin Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sara d'Amato
WineAlign (11/23/2012)
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WineAlign (11/20/2012)
(Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf Du Pape red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Szabo, MS
WineAlign (11/20/2012)
(Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf Du Pape red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jeb Dunnuck
JebDunnuck.com, Issue #13 (10/1/2012)
(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, January/February 2012, IWC Issue #160
(Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/4/2011)
(Ch de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jeb Dunnuck
JebDunnuck.com, Issue #9 (9/25/2011)
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RJonWine.com (10/15/2013)
(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Dark ruby color; ripe cherry, baked cherry, cherry pie nose; ripe cherry, baked cherry, cherry pie, black raspberry, anise palate; needs 4-plus years; medium-plus finish 93+ points 93 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (8/2/2013)
(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Very dark purple red violet color; tar, roasted black fruit, charcoal nose; tight, cherry, tart berry, dried berry, charcoal palate with good acidity; needs 3-4 years; medium-plus finish (30% Mourvedre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, plus other permitted varieties) 93+ points 93 points |
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| Château de Beaucastel Producer website - Read more about Beaucastel
| An interesting podcast interview with Marc Perrin |
The Wine Doctor on Chateau Beaucastel |
Perrin & Fils Blog on Chateau BeaucastelRed Rhone Blend Read about the different grapes used to produce red and white Rhone wines
On CellarTracker, Red Rhone Blend is the term for a wine consisting of two or more of the traditional 13 Southern Rhone grape varieties. Typically it's the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre or Cinsault grapes, but can also contain the Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Picardan or Vaccarese grapes.
A 'food' wine. Lacking pretension and intended for local consumption with local cuisine. Lacks the 'high' notes on a Bordeaux, more earthy and sharper so often a better partner to meat dishes with a sauce. France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comRhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Rhone Valley The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
### Wine Scholar Guild's Rhône valley vintage charts & ratings ###Southern Rhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Southern Rhone Valley
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appellation - Read more about Chateauneuf du Pape
Another site on this appellation
Vineyards on weinlagen-info
"As I have written many times in the past, the sweet spot for drinking Châteauneuf du Papes is usually the first 5-6 years after the vintage. Then they seem to go through an adolescent, awkward, and sometimes dormant stage, only to re-emerge around year 10-12, where the majority of wines are often fully mature. The best of them will continue to hold on to life (but rarely improving) beyond 15-20 years. It is only the exceptional Châteauneuf du Papes that will evolve for 20-25+ years, and those are indeed a rarity. However, things may be improving dramatically in terms of the longevity of Châteauneuf du Pape, although Grenache-dominated wines, the vast majority of wines produced in the appellation, are wines that do not have the polyphenol (extract and tannin) content of top Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots, or Syrah-based wines. Nevertheless, the younger generation in Châteauneuf du Pape has taken seriously the farming in the vineyards. There are more organic and biodynamically run vineyards here than in any other appellation of France. The yields, which were already low, are even lower today (20-35 hectoliters per hectare), and of course, the proliferation of top luxury and/or old-vine cuvées gives a significant boost to the number of wines that will evolve past 25 or 30 years. The advantage of these wines is their broad window of drinkability." - Robert Parker
Vintage Chart 1978 to Today
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