Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016

Description

This is a stunning Beaucastel. A classic! Has a superb array of fruit, ranging from red, through to blue, darker purple and black. Nuances of dark, stony minerals, spices, wild flowers and herbs. So fleshy. This has impeccable balance, super-silky tannins and an extraordinarily long finish. This has decades ahead of it. Drink or hold. Score - 99. (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Oct. 17, 2019)

Tasting Notes

No surprise, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape takes the quality of the Coudoulet and ratchets it up a notch (or two!). I tasted the preliminary blend from foudre and was blown away by its potential. At 35% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Counoise, 5% Cinsault and 10% other permitted varieties, it shows amazing purity in its scents of dark fruit and licorice, richness and weight without any excess of alcohol and a finish that goes on and on. Drink Date: 2020-2040. Score - 95-97. (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Oct. 31, 2017)

Tags

Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Full-bodied & Smooth, Grenache Blend, Red Wine, Wine, XD - Extra Dry