Ch Beaucastel 1995

This is one of the most prestigous red wines from Chatauneuf-du Pape in the southern part of Rhone.
In this region one can use up to 13 different grapes with Mourvedre, Cinsault, Syrah and Grenache being the most dominant grapes uitilised.
The Grenache and Cinsault give the wine its colour, softness and intensity, while the Syrah and Mourvedre provides the aging potential and the dark classic character. In a Primeur tasting a couple of years ago I tried the different grapes from Ch Beaucastel before they were blended, a truly fascinating experience.
The colour of the wine was ruby with bright brown red edges. The wine is packed with dried fruits, olives and some leather with a long velvety taste which is a bit on the dry side. The wine require time to open up and should in fact be opened the day before being consumed or put on carafe some 6 hours before being poured in the glass!!!
Unfortunately the wine has become very expensive over the last few years and prices are now way above 50€ which I find too expensive for the quality and experience such a wine will give you.

Ch Beaucastel 1995, 20€, perfect with game....

Château de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vallée du Rhône, Perrin & Fils, vin, France

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