Famille Perrin Chateau De Beaucastel Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 1998

Château 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.

VARIETALS
Grenache 30%, Mourvèdre 30%, Vaccarèse, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Roussanne 15%, Syrah 10%, Counoise 10%, Cinsault 5%

TASTING NOTES
Tile-red in colour.
A deep nose of wood and musc.
The mouth is fruity and the tannins are dominant but still a bit dry

” Very youthful, with a juicy blast of red plum and fig fruit flavors on a racy frame, this also has plenty of spice, tar, plum cake and mineral in reserve, as the finish shows more structure and slowly darkens with time in the glass . Only just starting to hit its stride.–1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Drink now through 2027 .
Wine Spectator – 2007