Rhone Valley
Château de Beaucastel - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Hommage à Jacques Perrin - Rouge - 2021
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2021
Name: AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grape variety: 60% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache & 20% Syrah
Alcohol: 14.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide de Bettane et Desseauve 2024
Robert Parker: 97/100
Wine:
Anchored by 60% Mourvèdre, the 2021 red Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin is of astounding depth: undoubtedly one of the finest vintages produced since 2009. Its notes of truffle, intense black fruits, and fine spices create a dazzling aromatic profile that unfolds both on the nose and on the palate in a rich, full-bodied, and powerful structure, framed by silky tannins and phenomenal length. This complex cuvée once again skirts perfection! An elite wine, destined for long aging. Rated 97/100 by Parker.Vinification:
Harvested by hand. Traditional vinification.Certified organic and biodynamic wine.
Color:
Deep, dark crimson red.Nose:
Magnificent aromatic complexity dominated by intense black fruit notes underlined by fine, delicate spices.Palate:
Voluptuous and elegant, the palate reveals gourmet flavors of blackcurrant and licorice, with supple, silky tannins. This beautifully balanced, harmonious cuvée is elegantly generous.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Wagyu beef steak with mashed potatoes and morel mushrooms, tajine with dried apricots and blanched almonds, duck parmentier with pepper.Cellar aging:
From now until 2044An emblem of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and awarded 2 stars in the RVF Guide, Château de Beaucastel has established itself as one of the most innovative and outstanding estates of the appellation. Its spectacular terroir of rounded pebbles, combined with an intensified perfectionism, creates exceptional, deep, and elegant wines that age beautifully. A cult favorite!