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| | Vintage | 2011 |  Label 1 of 1900 
 | | 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, 087941212112, 089419212044, 089419212082, 089419212105, 089419212112, 089419212129, 089419212983, 089419212990, 089419214062, 089419216110, 2501945718008, 3380651231136, 3453521255317, 3488421011022, 3488421011084, 3488421011091, 3488421013088, 633135092109, 633135092420, 633135112104, 633135132102, 633135142101 |
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| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.5 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 245 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by thwacker on 4/20/2024 & rated 97 points: words cannot do justice to this wine. Smooth tannins, rich fruit, intense flavors and a bouquet that lept from the glass. Years ahead for this wine. Wish i had more. Hard to imagine a better cndp. (319 views) | | | Tasted by Bumbanian on 3/24/2024 & rated 93 points: Drinking beautifully now, still a strong backbone of dark fruit, round but not flabby, good intensity and length. (830 views) | | | Tasted by King Julien on 3/22/2024 & rated 94 points: Decanted 30 min. Nice nose and palate consistent with past bottles, paired great with Greek Gyros. (730 views) | | | Tasted by ProfAvi on 2/13/2024 & rated 90 points: Lovely wine.
But I've been a fan of Beaucastel since I bought a case of the 1990 - last bottle in 2020.
This isn't quite in the same league as the 1990 but is delicious nevertheless. Still a slight purple-hue but turning to deep crimson red. Dripping with legs Floral + meaty + tarry + red berry notes on the nose with sweet red fruit on the palate, with soft tannins and a crisp finish.
Well balanced with no hint of the 14.5%. Not sure of the assemblage of grape varieties.
Very drinkable now and paired nicely with a sausage pasta dish.
Day 2
Tertiary notes on the nose - spicy wood and mushrooms, smooth with Kirsch notes on the palate.
Lacking the depth and vibrancy of day 1.
I'm no expert, but based on previous vintages I'd say this is in the second half of its drinking window.
I have cases of the '12, '13, '14, '15 and '16, '17 but stopped buying after that as I prefer lower alcohol wines now, and I'm not sure I'll be alive by the time the later vintages will ready and to my taste!! (1275 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 2/5/2024 & rated 91 points: A dark colour, and dark, smoky fruit, slightly reticent and not quite as full as expected, at least initially, although it did open up with time and air. Other bottles have been better, but perhaps this one was not quite fully developed. (1109 views) | | | Tasted by gstutz on 12/26/2023 & rated 93 points: Slight nose of violet and mineral. Deep wine with grilled plum and vanilla. Dried herbs on finish. An intense and beautiful wine with plenty of life left. (1359 views) | | | Tasted by VinDeVie_1 on 11/20/2023 & rated 95 points: This bottle was a joy to taste. We had it alongside PJA La Chappelle from the same year and the superior longevity of this wine was fully on display. Structured and tannic with a good core of fruit. This wine probably needs 3-5 years to truly peak out. 95+ (1403 views) | | | Tasted by SLOFred on 10/11/2023 & rated 93 points: What a delicious wine! Dark purple, no real nose (but my nose has been dead for years!), smokey flavors with a creamy texture. Great stuff. Decanted 1-2 hours. (1692 views) | | | Tasted by Realityrichard on 10/3/2023 & rated 93 points: Aus der 375ml Flasche:
trübes dunkelrot, fast schon etwas naturmäßig angehaucht. Keine Spur aber davon in der Nase. Saftige Beeren mit toll integrierten Tanninen. Trotz der 14,5 Volts wirkt der Beaucastel nicht überladen. Schönes Trinkfenster, ohne anstrengend zu sein. (1619 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 9/22/2023 & rated 93 points: This has flavours of fruit-cake and spice, and is attractive now but with plenty of potential for the future. It improved with air and became deeper and more complex. A profound wine. (1404 views) | | | Tasted by King Julien on 9/21/2023 & rated 94 points: Decanted 30 min. Consistent with previous note. (1337 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 9/1/2023 & rated 91 points: This seems fully mature now, with spicy, raisiny fruit, savoury overtones and a long, complex finish. A fine Châteauneuf. (1160 views) | | | Tasted by PBANGELO on 8/27/2023: Dinner with friends. One hour decant. Multi-layered and voluptuous. An extraordinary finish. (1067 views) | | | Tasted by lkilpio on 8/20/2023 & rated 93 points: This full-bodied, classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is in an excellent phase at the moment. The wine is still fruity, acidic and tannic, but the tannins have already softened and integrated. The wine is displaying layers of marvelous notes of ripe dark fruits, pine needles, herbs and wet stone. The overall impression is deep, solemn and balanced. However, there is some feel of a burnt taste in the wine. But as a whole, the wine now seems to be on its peak. (1182 views) | | | Tasted by kfrench150 on 8/10/2023 & rated 94 points: Pnp. Deep mulberry red. Lovely nose of fresh garrigue, sandalwood, red and black berries, fresh tarragon and some char. Lovely and smooth on the palate! Sweet, ripe berry and fleshy fruits. Dried and fresh herbs. Lots of spice and wood notes. Soft tannins, tingly acidity. Long, dry finish. Elegant, lovely balance and quite delicious. Classic example of a mature Beaucastel! (1239 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 7/26/2023 & rated 92 points: Quite a dark colour; ripe, slightly sweet, spicy fruit; medium to full on the palate with good length. At its peak now. (1225 views) | | | Tasted by MC on 7/19/2023: PNP. Similar to my last note, this is enjoyable for the dark, concentrated fruit. Shows more Mouvedre than Grenache to me with some nice mineral along with the dark fruit. A- (1433 views) | | | Tasted by King Julien on 7/5/2023 & rated 94 points: Decanted about 30 min. Consistently pleasant to drink. Paired well with Greek gyros. (1358 views) | | | Tasted by Martin Ferland on 7/3/2023 & rated 95 points: En verticale avec 3 autres millésimes : 2010-2011-2012-2013…Le meilleur des 4. Très bel équilibre . Longueur en bouche incomparable. Sublime !!! (1229 views) | | | Tasted by mikelikewine on 6/18/2023 & rated 92 points: Decanted for 90 minutes. This didn’t really seem like a 12 year old wine to me, mainly primary aromas and flavours. Lots of dark fruit and some garrigue. Nice enough but I don’t see how the review giving it 99 points is for the same wine, unless I had an off bottle! (1475 views) | | | Tasted by MC on 5/16/2023: Splash decanted 30 minutes and enjoyed over the next 2 hours. Dark red color, still quite primary but plenty of dark ripe fruit. A concentrated wine that is mostly about the dark fruits but also some nice mineral elements as well. Enjoyable now with some air but should develop further nuance with time. A- (1822 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 4/24/2023 & rated 92 points: Mid-red colour; excellent wine, with ripe redcurrant/plum fruit; elegant, slightly spicy, medium to full palate with a little tannin on the finish. This is good to drink now but should keep well. (1535 views) | | | Tasted by JCGuthrie on 4/24/2023: Decanted for over an hour. Very perfumed - lots of black olive, savory meats, iron and dark plum. Similar flavors on the palate, very smooth, with medium tannins. Interestingly, upon first opening I didn't especially care for the taste profile. But with air this transformed into a beautiful wine. (1661 views) | | | Tasted by Bob in NC on 4/24/2023 & rated 99 points: An unbelievable bottle, drinking incredibly superb! One of the best, if the not best, Beaucastel we have had in awhile. Layers of mouth watering flavors with a beautiful finish that goes on for ever. This is that unicorn bottle that we all seek. (1797 views) | | | Tasted by bradfriedlander on 4/16/2023 & rated 92 points: Intense fruit. Full mouth feel. Long finish. Lots of structure and soft tannins. Needs at least an hour to open. Great food wine. (1572 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Richard Hemming, MW
JancisRobinson.com (9/28/2018)
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WineAlign (11/21/2013)
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WineAlign (11/15/2013)
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WineAlign (11/12/2013)
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Vinous, January/February 2013, IWC Issue #166
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JancisRobinson.com (11/19/2012)
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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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