Beaucastel
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007
Rhône Valley
About the SessionThe Rhône Valley is well represented in this offering, with twenty-one lots spanning both the Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône. From the steep schist slopes of Côte-Rôtie and the renowned vineyards of Condrieu, to Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the southern appellations of Vinsobres, the selection brings together some of the Rhône’s most distinguished producers and classic wines.
LOT 67
Beaucastel
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007
About this Item
Château de Beaucastel is one of the great estates of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Perrin family's celebrated property, famed for using all thirteen permitted grape varieties and for structured, ageworthy reds built on an unusually high proportion of Mourvèdre. 2007 was one of the greatest modern Châteauneuf vintages. Robert M. Parker Jr from Wine Advocate and James Molesworth from Wine Spectator each gave it a rating of 96, Josh Raynolds from Vinous gave it 94, and Jancis Robinson gave it 17+ out of 20.
Provenance
Wright Private Collection
Critics Ratings
"Beaucastel's 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out even better out of bottle than I predicted. An inky/ruby/purple color is followed by a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit's fabulous freshness and vibrancy. This full-bodied effort still displays considerable tannin, no doubt because of the relatively high Mourvedre content." - Robert M. Parker Jr., Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96/100 (Oct 2009)
"This extremely dense red delivers layers of melted fig, mulled boysenberry and black currant fruit, all laced with notes of charred mesquite, hoisin sauce and Kenya AA coffee. The long, silky mouthfeel belies the latent power in reserve – and there's a lot of it, with waves of grip driving the finish." - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 96/100 (Dec 2009)
"Deep ruby. Powerful, pungent aromas evoke kirsch, blackberry, smoky herbs and dried flowers. Energetic, penetrating cherry and dark berry flavors are enlivened by juicy acidity and given spine by a tangy mineral quality. A floral quality sneaks in with air, along with notes of allspice and star anise. The finish is sappy, focused and very long, with herbs and flowers lingering." - Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 94/100 (Jan 2010)
"Dark blackish garnet. Pale rim. Sweet and spicy. Round and gentle. Long. But the difference between it and Coudoulet is not enormous. More-polished tannins – even if more tannins – more sweetness and more potential......" - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 17+/20 (Aug 2021)
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