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2008 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Community Tasting Notes 228
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shafer1994 Likes this wine: 92 points
April 14, 2024 - Same as last time: round, harmonious and fully developed. Nice and ripe on the palate. Silky finish. Wouldn’t recommend to give too much air, nose on decline on day 2. Drink up.
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911henrik wrote: 87 points
March 17, 2024 - Sour. Weak. Not much to write home about unfortunately
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911henrik Likes this wine: 94 points
March 3, 2024 - Mature. Don’t wait. Animalic, leather, mint toffee. Nice
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UniScrewer Likes this wine: 92 points
December 26, 2023 - Color: magenta with brick orange rim
Nose: dried plums, raspberry jam, dried fruits, generic spices
Taste: port like, thick, well integrated medium tannins, dried plums, herbs, medium alcohol, full bodied, long finish
Very enjoyable, wouldn't keep much longer -
Wine_Poobah Likes this wine: 93 points
October 21, 2023 - Prefect cork. Some sediment. Slightly brown rim.
Spicy black fruit aroma with notes of cedar shavings and leather. Ripe red and black fruit flavors with a long, spicy, peppery, chocolatey finish. Mature - notes of mushroom and forest floor throughout. Complex, interesting, smooth and well balanced. There were some alcohol notes initially but they dissipated with air.
Consumed over 4 hours and the last glass was the best, but started showing well around 2 hours. Give this plenty of air.
I do not think this will improve further. Drink soon.
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By Richard Hemming, MW
9/28/2018 (link)(Ch de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Issue #9, 9/25/2011 (link)(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Delving into the Languedoc Roussillon, Issue #7, 3/28/2011 (link)(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Subscribe to see review text.
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By David Lawrason
11/10/2010 (link)(Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf Du Pape red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By David Lawrason
11/10/2010 (link)(Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf Du Pape red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
January/February 2010, IWC Issue #148 (link)(Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
11/10/2009 (link)(Ch de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc) Subscribe to see review text.
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11/10/2009 (link)(Ch de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red) Subscribe to see review text.
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
5/21/2011 (link) 91 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Very dark garnet color; very lifted, pepper, graphite, garrigue nose; tasty, pepper, tar, tart black fruit, charcoal, licorice palate; more peppery than usual, suggesting more Syrah and Mourvedre in the mix with this vintage; needs 3-4 years; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Château de Beaucastel
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- UPC Codes 0089419214116, 089419211085, 089419212013, 089419212037, 089419212068, 089419212075, 089419212082, 089419212129, 089419212938, 089419214062, 089419216080, 2488484008084, 3488421008046, 3488421008084, 633135052103, 633135082100, 633135092109, 633135092420, 633135132102, 633135142101
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 103 (2%)
- In Cellars 2,393 (55%)
- Consumed 1,830 (42%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Braised gigot of a lamb, filet mignon, Lam, Lamb loin chopsWho Likes This Wine
99% Like It 106 votes
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- ProducerChâteau de Beaucastel
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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