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Chateauneuf du Pape Beaucastel 1978
HED30106
75 cl
13%
£300.00
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Dating back to 1549, Château de Beaucastel is undoubtedly one of the oldest and most revered estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and has been run by successive generations of the supremely talented Perrin family. 1978 was generally considered an exceptional vintage for the southern Rhône and this should be approaching its zenith.
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Vinous
The 1978 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Château de Beaucastel came up first, poured completely blind. I believe this is the last vintage of Jacques Perrin. It shows moderate bricking commensurate with its age, and an endearing, mellow bouquet of Earl Grey, pressed flowers, mulberry and touches of clove. The medium-bodied palate is a little rustic compared to modern-day Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but beautifully balanced with supple tannins that once were tough, and fleshy, with an animally, leather and hung game finish that slaps a big fat smile on your face. This is a wonderful wine that, if kept in good conditions like this, could give at least another decade of drinking pleasure.Neal Martin1st December 2019
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