Château de Beaucastel 2001 blanc, Famille Perrin
Date Tasted: 9/2020
If nectar, the wine of Gods on Olympus, existed, it would have had the same taste. There are not enough words to describe a wine like this. And it is quite different from what you expect to find in the bottle but in such a delightful way. No honey notes, no marmalade, not even petrol but earthiness, structure, concentration and roundness. Truly unique!
Appearance: The colour is deep golden with amber hues.
Nose: It has a profoundly complex character with a medium intensity that is still developing, with tropical fruits, green sugared fruits, sweet spoon stone fruits, orange blossoms and mushrooms.
Palate: It is multi-layered and expresses deliberate oxidation through almonds and hazelnut. It is dry, with medium acidity, full body and a long aftertaste.
Drink: Just open the bottle and enjoy this unique wine experience!
Food Pairing: Pork knuckle in the oven with baby potatoes, celery and aged mustard sauce.
Points: 100
Name: Château de Beaucastel blanc
Producer: Famille Perrin
Variety: 80% Roussanne, 15% Grenache blanc, 5% Picardan-Bourboulenc-Clairette
Vintage: 2001
Region: AOC Châteauneuf Du Pape, Southern Rhône, France
Alcohol: 13,5%
Retail Price: 220€
Service temperature: 10-12 C°
Drink it until 2023.