2011 - Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chateau de Beaucastel Rouge

Country: France |
Region: Rhone |
Appellation: Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
Producer: Famille Perrin |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 14.5% |

Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Jan 14
Deep ruby. Dark berries, dried cherry, anise and lavender on the highly perfumed nose. Offers intense cassis and bitter cherry flavors with sexy floral pastille and spicecake nuances. Aeration brings out a smoky quality that carries through the long, smooth, gently tannic finish. There's 40% mourvedre here but I wouldn't have guessed it based on this wine's forward, voluptuous character.
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