2012 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Community Tasting Note
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theboot Likes this wine: 94 points
September 17, 2021 - Complex and deep, full nose of ripe dark berries, red liquorice, herbs, and big Turk chocolate bar (is that just in Canada?). Rich on entry, feels even riper on the palate which isn’t typical for me when I taste. Tannins are quite soft, acid makes itself known, viscosity more so. Fights for balance on exit like an RWD super car out of a turn (it’s hot). A really well made and special wine. I like fruit to be in front for CdP and typically get to them young. This is right there before secondary takes over. Exactly what I needed to slow me down after a long week.
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srh commented:
9/21/21, 4:07 PM - THANK you for having taken the time to enter this THOUGHTFUL assessment! 🙂 Should you be interested, I’ve uploaded info for this vintage which you can peruse at your leisure. 😉