Perrin / Beaucastel: Chateauneuf du Pape Chateau de Beaucastel 2012 0,375 l

: Grenache 30%, Mourvedre 30%, Counoise 10%, Syrah 10%, Cinsault 5%, Clairette Blanche 3%, Viognier 2%

: rød, tør; 14,5% Vol.; Modenhed til at drikke: 2016–2036

: voluminøs og kraftfuld; velsmagende & krydret

: Parker: 96/100; Jancis Robinson: 18/20; Galloni: 93/100

: Frankrig, Rhone, Chateauneuf du Pape

: Allergener: Sulfitter,

Tapperi / Importør: Perrin / Beaucastel, La Ferriere - Route de Jonguières, 84100 Orange, FRANKREICH

Parker om: Chateauneuf du Pape Chateau de Beaucastel

-- Parker: What I think might end up being the best Beaucastel since the 1990 or 2001, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape offers a full-bodied, decadent style to go with awesome black and blue fruits, garrigue, licorice, crushed flowers and violets. The purity here is truly something, and it has fabulous mid-palate concentration, building tannin and massive texture. Given all of the fruit and texture here, it will no doubt drink well in its youth, but it should still be alive and kicking after two decades as well. 96/100Parker: What I think might end up being the best Beaucastel since the 1990 or 2001, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape offers a full-bodied, decadent style to go with awesome black and blue fruits, garrigue, licorice, crushed flowers and violets. The purity here is truly something, and it has fabulous mid-palate concentration, building tannin and massive texture. Given all of the fruit and texture here, it will no doubt drink well in its youth, but it should still be alive and kicking after two decades as well. 96/100

Jancis Robinson om: Chateauneuf du Pape Chateau de Beaucastel

-- Robinson: Pre-assemblage. Very dark crimson. Vibrant colour is almost black. Black olives and smoked bacon. Extremely vibrant on the nose too. Luscious ripe fruit on the front palate almost completely covers the tannins. Really quite remarkable. What a different wine from the 2011! Sumptuous. 18/20 -- BD 17/20

Galloni om: Chateauneuf du Pape Chateau de Beaucastel

-- Galloni: Opaque ruby. Potent, mineral-laced raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by suave floral and spice qualities, picking up white pepper and cola accents with air. Seamless, round and sweet on the palate, offering intense red berry preserve and floral pastille flavors with a touch of allspice. Finishes sappy and precise, with velvety tannins and a late jolt of cherry compote. 93/100

Wine Spectator om: Chateauneuf du Pape Chateau de Beaucastel

-- WS: Warm raspberry and boysenberry confiture aromas and flavors are dominant in this lush, inviting style, but there’s plenty of dried star anise, bay leaf, licorice root, worn leather and roasted juniper notes to fill out the chorus. The finish turns youthfully grippy, with a tarry edge holding sway and adding serious length. Try now, but cellar for maximum effect. Best from 2018 through 2030. 95/100

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Famille Perrin

Beaucastel har bestemt været primus inter pares i det sydlige Rhône i årtier og er en af de få vingårde, der stadig bruger alle 13 godkendte druesorter til den røde Chateauneuf.

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Chateauneuf du Pape Chateau de Beaucastel 2012