In 1321, under the reign of Pope John XXII, four barrels were brought from the papal cellar in Avignon to be filled with wine in Châteauneuf. Subsequently, the Popes increased their vineyard holdings in the region and the papal wine gained in fame. The Beaucastel family were living in Courthezon by the middle of the sixteenth century. In 1549 "Noble Pierre de Beaucastel" bought "a barn with its plot of land extending to 52 saumées at Coudoulet". Later, the manor house that we know today was built here and you can still see the arms of the Beaucastel family sculpted in stone in one of walls of the drawingroom. The Beaucastels were among the more notable families of this little town and in 1687 Pierre de Beaucastel, in recognition of his conversion to Catholicism after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, was appointed "Capitaine de la ville de Courthezon" by Louis XIV. The letter from Louis XIV, also signed by Colbert, to Pierre de Beaucastel is still in our possession. Two centuries later at the time of the phylloxera, the owner of Beaucastel was Elie Dussaud, a companion of Ferdinand de Lesseps who built the Suez Canal. In 1909 Pierre Tramier bought the property and Beaucastel then passed to his son-in-law, Pierre Perrin, a scientist who considerably increased the vineyard holding. His efforts were continued by Jacques Perrin until 1978... Today the torch is carried by Jean Pierre and François, sons of Jacques. But Marc, Pierre, Thomas and Matthieu, who represent the fifth generation, are ready to pursue this fabulous family history.
Wines from Chateau de Beaucastel Winery
- Chateauneuf Du Pape 1998 Chateau de Beaucastel
From the outstanding 1998 vintage and scoring 96/100 Parker points this stunning red wine is "an explosively rich remarkably flattering Beaucastel even after bottling. Bottled early in the summer the 1998 is flamboyant no doubt because of the larger than normal percentage of Grenache. It boasts explosive richness thick juicy blackberry and kirsch liqueur smoke licorice roasted meats and truffles. The acidity seems low (analytically it is the same as 1999) and the wine fat full-bodied and intense. It will be hard to stay away from this wine even though it will evolve for 25-30 years" Drink now - 2030. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined hinged presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew wine pourer drip stopper & wine stopper) [worth £14.99] at no extra cost.
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- Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 1995 Chateau de Beaucastel
Scoring 92/100 Parker points and from the very good 1995 vintage "The 1995 Chateauneuf du Pape blanc (80% Roussanne 15% Grenache Blanc and 5% various other white wine varietals) sees 25% small oak casks. It is a rich dense opulently styled wine with copious quantities of honeyed fruit considerable power and a rose petal/honeyed richness with a touch of toast and spice." Drink now - 2009. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined hinged presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew wine pourer drip stopper & wine stopper) [worth £14.99] at no extra cost.
Shipping from: - Chateauneuf du Pape 1995 Chateau de Beaucastel
Scoring 92/100 Parker points and from the very good 1995 vintage "The 1995 Chateauneuf du Pape blanc (80% Roussanne 15% Grenache Blanc and 5% various other white wine varietals) sees 25% small oak casks. It is a rich dense opulently styled wine with copious quantities of honeyed fruit considerable power and a rose petal/honeyed richness with a touch of toast and spice." Drink now - 2009. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined hinged presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew wine pourer drip stopper & wine stopper) [worth £14.99] at no extra cost.
Shipping from: - Chateauneuf Du Pape 1999 Chateau de Beaucastel
From the very good 1999 vintage and scoring 91-5/100 Parker points "The 1999 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape is a profoundly rich concentrated classic vin de garde. Made from 30% Grenache 30% Mourvedre 10% Syrah 10% Counoise and the remainder a blend of other varietals it is one of the blackest most opaque-colored Beaucastels of the last decade. The bouquet offers aromas of licorice roasted meats black cherry and blackberry fruit and a truffle-like earthy note. Broodingly backward formidably endowed powerful and extremely tannic it will require 8-10 years of cellaring and should age effortlessly for three decades or more." Drink now - 2030. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined hinged presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew wine pourer drip stopper & wine stopper) [worth £14.99] at no extra cost.
Shipping from: - Chateauneuf Du Pape 2000 Chateau de Beaucastel
From the outstanding 2000 vintage and scoring 95/100 Parker points "The opaque ruby/purple-colored 2000 offers a profoundly sweet perfume of melted licorice blackberries and black cherries backed up by loads of glycerin full body and moderately high but sweet well-integrated tannin. There is a seamlessness to the 2000 that makes it not only accessible early but absolutely delicious already and thus atypical for Beaucastel. The 1985 behaved in this manner when young but the 2000 possesses much more stuffing and power. A brilliant Beaucastel! Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025. It is a classic blend of 30% Grenache 30% Mourvedre 10% Syrah 10% Counoise and the balance other permitted varietals." Drink now - 2025. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined hinged presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew wine pourer drip stopper & wine stopper) [worth £14.99] at no extra cost.
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