Description
95 POINTS … Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate “… Its dense plum/ruby/purple color is followed by a big, sweet perfume of black truffles, camphor, earth, incense, new saddle leather, and loads of peppery, blackberry, and herb-infused, meaty, black cherry fruit. Deep, full-bodied, and dense, with sweet tannin, this explosively rich Chateauneuf is a stronger effort than the 2005, 2004, or 2003. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2028.”
Review by Gary Walsh from Winefront ..
“Beaucastel are big believers in Mourvedre and I am too – it’s the X-Factor grape. Dark, brooding and savoury – a wine of rugged mystery and complexity. Dark chocolate, earth, orange peel, blackberry with some raspberry, earth, licorice and pepper are the flavours – though possibly I’ve listed too many – it’s the ‘idea’ of it that’s important. Full bodied and dense, not fruity, but with plenty of weight and flavour…and it’s clean too. Some dried herb on the long and admirably sweet finish. Looked fresher and more vibrant after being open for a day. A wine of charisma and character. “
Notes from Famille Perrin, 3/12/13, Château de Beaucastel vertical tasting – “A crisp wine with a great texture that make this vintage very elegant. Drink now Stand the bottle upright 48 hours before serving to avoid any deposit ”
16.5/20 points, Jancis Robinson Note , 4/10/11 .. “Mid to pale crimson. Sweet and flirtatious. Transparent. Doesn’t taste 14.5% at all! There is fresh acidity here and a certain meat-and-two-veg quality. You could enjoy it already although I’d be inclined to wait for more aromatic complexity to develop.”
Wine Advocate, Note : 95/100 .. “Pretty perfume of freshly crushed raspberries / blackberries with nuances of wet leaves, cinnamon and white pepper. The medium to full bodied palate provides a good concentration of juicy berry fruit countered by medium to high acidity and a medium level of velvety tannins. Wonderfully balanced. Long finish with notes of white pepper. Drink 2010 – 2030. Tasted August 2009.”
95/100, Wine Spectator, 30/4/092 ..”Powerful, with a round, almost creamy core of blackberry and raspberry fruit all layered with cocoa, sweet toast, mesquite and fig paste. Long and rich through the finish. Still quite primal, with lots in reserve. Best from 2010 through 2030. “
RRP $190
