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Manage Subscriptions1998 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Community Tasting Notes 1,071
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LuckyLars wrote:
April 6, 2024 - PNP. The cork was amazing with no hint dampness - it looked perfect which left me with a lot of anticipation. Sadly I was disappointed. The colour was extremely light with a clear edge. Initially it tasted very port-like. After 30 minutes is opened up a bit with very soft flavours and bouquet that continued to smell like port. Possibly an off bottle. NR
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chablis28 wrote: 94 points
March 14, 2024 - 6 of us enjoyed a fav old haunt, Tilia in south Minneapolis's quaint Lynden Hills neighborhood tonight. CV,DM,LI,JG, SS & MA. Mark's glorious btl from a Mag. Anticipated this would be good & it exceeded my expectations. The format added an extra layer of purity & depth. The arrival of our short rib course sealed the deal. 25+ yrs in btl finds this in the pocket and drinking superbly. There's zen balance here with a tasty array of raspberry, plum, mineral, meat, licorice on the palate. Aromas of berries, cedar & forest floor. At first the Beau felt a bit weighty coming on the heels of our Burg last flight sips but, the short rib magically erased the short awkward transition from the more lifted & svelte Burgs. This really blossomed with the short rib pairing. 94+ Thanks Mark!
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Eric Wright Likes this wine: 88 points
March 9, 2024 - From 375. Port notes dominate the nose and palate. Disappointing
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Candy133 wrote:
March 9, 2024 - Dinner with Polly & Edmund at their home
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PDavisMarble wrote: 93 points
February 11, 2024 - Consistent with the last bottle. All the sharp edges have been smoothed out. Elegant and delicate. Needed 45 minutes and continued to open in the glass.
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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 Julia Harding, MW
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
2/24/2005 (link)(Ch de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
5/5/2013 (link) 93 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Bricking dark red violet color; murky, tar, tobacco, roast coffee nose; tasty, mature, tart black fruit, tobacco, roast coffee palate; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
3/9/2013 (link) 96 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Bricking, very dark red violet color; anise, charcoal, garrigue, roasted plum, ginger cake nose; silky textured, anise, garrigue, lavender, light pepper, spice palate; long finish
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By Richard Jennings
12/15/2012 (link) 93 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Very dark red violet color; dried berry, chocolate, garrigue, licorice nose; garrigue, light pepper, roasted black fruit, licorice palate; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
9/18/2010 (link) 94 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Berry, plum, chocolate nose; tasty, garrigue, anise, ripe plum, fig, beets palate; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
6/28/2010 (link) 95 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Slightly bricking dark red violet color; garrigue, anise, black fruit, plum, dried cherry, berry nose; tasty, delicious, dried berry, garrigue, licorice, mineral palate; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
6/6/2010 (link) 95 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Bricking dark red violet color with pale meniscus; spicy plum, berry, lavender, raspberry nose; tasty, lavender, berry, plum, anise palate; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
10/26/2009 (link) 94 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Group's #3 (my #1) – 27 pts; 1, 3, 1, 0 - dark red violet color with pale meniscus; focused berry, fig, currant nose; mature, fig, mineral, dried berry, black raspberry, molasses and graphite palate; long finish
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By Richard Jennings
12/22/2008 (link) 93 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Very dark red violet color; roasted plum, dried cherry, garrigue and smoke nose; tart plum, dried berry, black fruit and garrigue palate, with depth; medium-plus finish 93+ pts.
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By Richard Jennings
2/14/2008 (link) 96 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Group's #4 (my #1) – 62 pts; 2, 3, 1, 0 – Dark red violet color with pale meniscus; intriguing kirsch, clove and incense nose; rich, layered kirsch and ripe cherry, berry palate; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
9/19/2007 (link) 93 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Primary cherry, ripe red fruit and vanilla nose; ripe cherry, kirsch palate, a little hot; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
4/30/2004 (link) 94 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Reduction nose, that blows off, and brett; very tasty, meat, beef, beets, spicy black fruit palate, with good structure; long finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1998
- 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, 0633135974108, 089419212013, 089419212037, 089419212068, 089419212075, 089419212082, 089419212105, 089419212938, 089419212983, 089419212990, 089419214062, 3488421098023, 633135052103, 633135092109, 633135142101, 633135982103, 633735922103, 6418401098023
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 105 (1%)
- In Cellars 9,318 (55%)
- Consumed 7,632 (45%)
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Beef stuffed zucchini with tamarind sauce, Casserole de veau, Filet mignon, lamb, platter of French cheeses, roast chicken, Roast leg of lamb, rolled roast pork, Scallops & grilled filet, slow roast sirloinWho Likes This Wine
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