Rhone 2005 En Primeur

Château de Beaucastel

A Domaine which requires no introduction, Beaucastel has become one of the household names of Châteauneuf, while at the same time championing innovation, unique winemaking techniques and an unusually small percentage of Grenache for its region. This 70 hectare Domaine is effortlessly run by the able François and Jean-Pierre Perrin.

All prices are quoted In Bond (IB)

 

Red Wines

Châteauneuf du Pape 2005

A wonderfully classic Beaucastel. Boasting notes of rich, dark black forest fruits and spice. Earthy, tight and structured, this will require some time in bottle. Drink from 2012.

"Deep ruby. Intense dark berry scents expand and deepen with air, picking up dusky espresso and licorice tones. Lush, powerful and sweet, with impressively concentrated, pure dark berry flavors and supple, finely integrated tannins. There's a great fruit/tannin balance here, and the supple finish boasts impressively concentrated and remarkably persistent cherry and blackberry fruit." - 93-96 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Price per case in bond          £190 IB per 6 bottles - sold by allocation only, please contact us for details

Price per case in bond          £385 IB per 6 magnums

 

Coudoulet de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône 2005

A truly impressive Syrah - dark, dense, broad and spicy fruit with a refreshing finish. Should be delicious from release but will keep for another 2-3 years.

"Ruby-red. Deep, rich and ripe, with powerful red fruit aromas and exotic spice notes. Sweet raspberry and cherry flavors are complicated by a wild note of apricot pit. Firm tannins and good acid lift on the spicy, long finish." - 88-91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Price per case in bond          £99 IB - sold by allocation only, please contact us for details