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2005 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Community Tasting Notes 353
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fontaine wrote: 93 points
October 8, 2020 - C’est clairement la plus belle bouteille de 2005 bue à ce jour. J’avais toujours trouvé ce 2005 sur la retenue, alors que cette fois-ci le vin semblait bien ouvert, épanoui, complexe. Un beau Beaucastel, épicé, avec une bonne longueur. Débute son plateau et y restera pour 5-10 ans
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mukden wrote: 93 points
September 25, 2020 - MEA CULPA. So I bought a lot of B and developed a very negative view of it because no matter how long I waited (<10 yrs) it always seemed mute and disappointing compared to others (eg Pegau) . So I just left them. Then in Covid I started opening them; now 15 yrs in and guess what? They are really very good. I guess I was just not waiting long enough.
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martin_e Likes this wine: 95 points
September 20, 2020 - Noble wine with complete package; early in the drinking window. Nose: spices, tobacco. Flavors: blackberry, black cherry, spices, hint of licorice. Structure: well pronounced, but integrated.
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mukden wrote: 91 points
September 18, 2020 - YES. Never thought I would say this but this is really good. Ch B clearly takes 15 yrs to get to anywhere good!
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walkerjfw wrote: 94 points
September 12, 2020 - Dinner hosted by Ashley and Bill...playing the part of somm for the evening, wine from my cellar (Chez Schofiled - Princeton, NJ): From a 3L, purchased at auction ~2012. Decanted and rebottled 3 hours prior. Served with main course of garlic spiced Cornish hens, couscous and greek potatoes.
Medium ruby/purple color, slightly cloudy. Nose showing red fruits, blackberry, truffles, spice, damp earth, licorice. Elegant palate of dark cherry, blackcurrant, baking spice/cinnamon, tar, rose petal. Spice persists through the mid palate. Medium body, medium/long finish.
This was brilliant on this evening. Guessing the 3L has this drinking at a younger stage. A taste when opened, it was very good. the air time really allows it to open, secondary flavors evolved over the evening. Went great with a nicely spiced entree...star of the show for me.5 people found this helpful Comment
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By Matt Walls
Rhone from the cellar, 11/20/2017 (link)(Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Christelle Guibert
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By Michael Godel
4/11/2016 (link)(Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf Du Pape red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Gary Walsh
1/19/2011 (link)(Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
10/5/2010 (link)(Ch de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
A focus on Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Issue #5, 8/31/2010 (link)(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
3/17/2009 (link)(Ch de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Nov/Dec 2008, Issue #18, Château de Beaucastel: One of Châteauneuf’s Greatest Estates(Châteauneuf du Pape- Château de Beaucastel) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
January/February 2008, IWC Issue #136 (link)(Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
January/February 2007, IWC Issue #130 (link)(Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
12/1/2006 (link)(Ch de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
3/28/2009 (link) 94 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Dark red violet color; deep, very herbal, lavender, herbes de Provence, spicy plum, dried berry and currant nose; tasty, baked plum, herbes de Provence, thyme, black fruit palate with depth; medium-plus finish (needs a few more years)
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By Richard Jennings
12/7/2008 (link) 93 points(Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Dark red violet color; great garrigue, lavender and tart plum nose; nice garrigue, tart black fruit, plum and sage palate; medium finish 93+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- 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, 089419211054, 089419212006, 089419212013, 089419212037, 089419212044, 089419212051, 089419212068, 089419212075, 089419212082, 089419212938, 089419212983, 089419214062, 3488421005038, 3488421005045, 3488421005052, 3488421005083, 633135052103, 633135053100, 633135132102, 633135142101
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 314 (2%)
- In Cellars 10,838 (73%)
- Consumed 3,642 (25%)
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- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
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