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2005 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Community Tasting Notes 311
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nywine68 wrote: 94 points
November 15, 2019 - Pop ‘n pour from 55 degree cellar. Dark chocolate, plums and raisins. Dense with lots of depth and still very youthful. Very fine grained tannins give it excellent structure. Still has many years ahead of it and should get even better once it starts showing signs of secondary development.
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il_diavolo wrote: 91 points
November 4, 2019 - Nice wine but ultimately a bit disappointing given name and vintage. I found it fruit first (and fruit last, if that makes sense) - this seemed way less rustic than older Beaucastel and I cant say I like that switch. If you like a rich and smooth red-fruited wine, upgrade this.
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Wadham Cellar wrote: 85 points
October 18, 2019 - Good but not great. Not convinced of this vintage. Beaucastel always hard to assess because of bottle variability. Perhaps this a weak bottle but no obvious signs of any flaw.
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HL Pong Likes this wine: 94 points
September 30, 2019 - Descant for 1.5 hrs.
Appearance : med ruby, with legs
On nose : med+ intensity, mostly secondary aroma : sweet vanilla, tertiary aroma: thyme, leather, peppery spiciness
On palate : dry, med acidity, red and black fruit: cherry, lichorice, tea leaves, leather, herbal tea, sweet and very fine tannin, with med finishing.
It is good match with lamb chop, very complex and it is a very typical CPD, everyone loves it. Sweet tannin and herbal taste is the significance. Good structure and very lovely! Drink it now to enjoy the peak of this!2 people found this helpful Comment -
La Grappe wrote: 93 points
September 28, 2019 - A dark colour; intense, raisiny fruit, with spice, a touch of sweetness and good length. Just about ready and should keep well. A fine Beaucastel.
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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
Beaucastel Shanghai Masterclass 2019, 11/18/2017 (link)(Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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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, 633135142101
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 323 (2%)
- In Cellars 10,870 (76%)
- Consumed 3,110 (22%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Okse, Vilt, canard, gibier, Gryte, LamWho Likes This Wine
97% Like It 122 votes
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- ProducerChâteau de Beaucastel
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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