Château de Beaucastel 2005, Famille Perrin

Château de Beaucastel 2005, Famille Perrin

Date Tasted: 7/2020

We organized a wine and food event in the restaurant Bistrot de Nicolas, and as a sommelier, I had the chance to taste all 3 bottles we opened from the same vintage. Every bottle was different and had developed a slightly different aromatic profile, but all were in excellent condition and had the same structure. 

Appearance: Deep impenetrable garnet colour that paints the glass and prepares you for what follows.

Nose: It is complex and ripe with aromas like red fruits, spices, leather and mushrooms, only to mention some of them.

Palate: It has medium acidity with high smooth tannins, full body and long truffle aftertaste.  

Drink: There is no reason for more ageing. 

Food Pairing: It was an incredible food-wine event with a high mood and pulse from everyone. We chose to pair the earthy aromas of Château de Beaucastel with orzo cooked with mushrooms and truffle, and the result was just fantastic! 

Amazing line up!

Points: 96

Name: Château de Beaucastel

Producer: Famille Perrin

Variety: 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Counoise, 10% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 15% Terret noir-Muscardin-Clairette-Picpoul-Picardan-Bourboulenc-Roussanne

Vintage: 2005

Region: AOC Châteauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhône, France 

Alcohol: 14%

Retail Price: 180€

Serving temperature: 16-18 C°

Drink it until 2023.

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