{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-chateauneuf-du-pape-2009","title":"Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrenache 30%, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMourvèdre 30%, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVaccarèse, Terret noir, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Roussanne,15% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCounoise , 10% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyrah, 10% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinsault : 5%\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eChâteau de Beaucastel has long been considered one of the great wines of France. It is unanimously renowned for its balance, elegance and ageing potential. Beaucastel has an extraordinary terroir at the Northern end of the appellation with heavy exposure to the Mistral. All 13 varieties of the appellation have been organically grown here since the sixties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eA great vintage, this year is characterised by the contrast between an extremely hot July and a very cool August.\u003cbr\u003eSeptember experienced heat and two heavy rain pours during the first half of the month. This did not hurt the quality of the vintage and we were able to harvest late with the beautiful Indian summer lasting until mid October.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eChâteauneuf du Pape, between Orange and Avignon, Château de Beaucastel red is a 70-hectare vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eChâteau de Beaucastel is 110 hectares, with one single plot at the north of the appellation. The terroir is archetypal of the best terroirs in Châteauneuf: rolled pebbles on the surface, sand, clay and limestone deeper down. The vines are old and have been organically grown for 50 years, which has allowed the roots to grow exceptionally deep.\u003cbr\u003eBeaucastel grows all thirteen grape varieties authorised by the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eEach variety is harvested manually and separately. Vinification is completed in truncated oak barrels for the reductive grapes (Mourvèdre and Syrah) and in traditional tiled cement tanks for the oxidative grapes (such as Grenache). After the malolactic fermentations, the family blends the different varieties and then the wine ages in oak Foudres for a year before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Review:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOne of the more endowed 2009s, this is packed with dark smoldering cocoa, mesquite, tobacco and roasted fig notes, all inlaid with pure cassis and plum preserves fruit flavors. Long and authoritative on the finish, with singed vanilla bean and tar notes adding length and dimension. Best from 2015 through 2026. 3,150 cases imported.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Wine Spectator 96 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beaucastel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949140045871,"sku":"beau09","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/Chateau_de_Beaucastel_Rouge_2021_1655889629_1024_a0c5b542-b21d-4279-afa2-aacf3a8bc5ce.png?v=1771489885","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/chateau-de-beaucastel-chateauneuf-du-pape-2009","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}