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Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2004 (1500ml)
...a torrent of raspberry and boysenberry fruit rushing forth...icorice, incense, graphite and mocha flavors fluttering in the background. Has an iron-clad structure, with a long finish that shows great cut and grip. Best from 2009 through 2025... Wine Spectator
Ratings on Delectable
Conrad Green 
Cool and collected. Gnarly blue fruit, dried herbs and a bloodiness. Lean but soulful
Cool and collected. Gnarly blue fruit, dried herbs and a bloodiness. Lean but soulful
9.3
Jay Kline
Presented double-blind. Visually, showing a garnet color with an opaque core. Some slight browning at the edge; could be varietal characteristics…could be signs of age? On the nose, there’s lovely cherry fruit with a kiss of barnyard, some tomato leaf, earth and spices. There seemed to be signs of oak but likely large format (thinking botti or foudre). On the palate, cherries again with some bramble fruit, earth, and mushrooms mixed in for good measure. Medium + tannin; medium + acid. I vacillated between Italy and Southern France, ultimately settling on Brunello from a very good, traditional producer. I was so impressed to see this was Beaucastel. My first Beaucastel with some real age. If this is what these wines become with age, it’s no wonder why they are so beloved. Loads of life left. Bravo.
Presented double-blind. Visually, showing a garnet color with an opaque core. Some slight browning at the edge; could be varietal characteristics…could be signs of age? On the nose, there’s lovely cherry fruit with a kiss of barnyard, some tomato leaf, earth and spices. There seemed to be signs of oak but likely large format (thinking botti or foudre). On the palate, cherries again with some bramble fruit, earth, and mushrooms mixed in for good measure. Medium + tannin; medium + acid. I vacillated between Italy and Southern France, ultimately settling on Brunello from a very good, traditional producer. I was so impressed to see this was Beaucastel. My first Beaucastel with some real age. If this is what these wines become with age, it’s no wonder why they are so beloved. Loads of life left. Bravo.
9.3
Mike Saviage
Dark garnet color. Opaque. Interesting nose. Notes of plum, herbs, kirsch, some unsweetened dark chocolate, pepper and dark dry earth. Very rich in the mouth. Tannins softened. In a good drinking window.
Dark garnet color. Opaque. Interesting nose. Notes of plum, herbs, kirsch, some unsweetened dark chocolate, pepper and dark dry earth. Very rich in the mouth. Tannins softened. In a good drinking window.
9.3
Will Stanley
Showing little sign of age, this 2004 CNdP is a beautiful, robust wine with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a sweet glimmer of liquorice and chocolate alongside a notable gamey character. Mellow, rich, harmonious and brilliant all round. The finish is ultimately very savoury and long. This could age decades. Wonderful now, but in 20, 30, even 40 years time this would no doubt sing. The Perrin family use all permitted varietals in their Beaucastel CNdP, but the predominant blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache and 10% Syrah is masterful here.
Showing little sign of age, this 2004 CNdP is a beautiful, robust wine with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a sweet glimmer of liquorice and chocolate alongside a notable gamey character. Mellow, rich, harmonious and brilliant all round. The finish is ultimately very savoury and long. This could age decades. Wonderful now, but in 20, 30, even 40 years time this would no doubt sing. The Perrin family use all permitted varietals in their Beaucastel CNdP, but the predominant blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache and 10% Syrah is masterful here.
9.4
Josh Orr
Was shutdown most of the night right until the very end when it finally opened up. Needs more time in the cellar
Was shutdown most of the night right until the very end when it finally opened up. Needs more time in the cellar
9.1
Al Shikoh
Dark ruby/black in color. Dark berries, earth, and smoked meat on the nose. Complex and multilayered on the palate with rich dark berry fruit, cinnamon, licorice, and primal, gamy notes. Fine grained tannins give a lovely texture leading to a long finish. Blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 5% Cinsault with all the remaining permitted red Rhône varieties rounding out the balance. Just about a perfect wine which seems to be at the top of it's game now.
Dark ruby/black in color. Dark berries, earth, and smoked meat on the nose. Complex and multilayered on the palate with rich dark berry fruit, cinnamon, licorice, and primal, gamy notes. Fine grained tannins give a lovely texture leading to a long finish. Blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 5% Cinsault with all the remaining permitted red Rhône varieties rounding out the balance. Just about a perfect wine which seems to be at the top of it's game now.
9.7Carrie Bowden
Ridiculously sexy, smooth mouthfeel after 1.5-2hrs decanting. Nose is gamey with dark fruit, sweet licorice, herbs and hint of damson plum from 13yrs in bottle.
Ridiculously sexy, smooth mouthfeel after 1.5-2hrs decanting. Nose is gamey with dark fruit, sweet licorice, herbs and hint of damson plum from 13yrs in bottle.
9.3Rodolphe Péters
Winemaker Champagne Pierre Péters
Cigar Box Soft A Little bit too tired
Cigar Box Soft A Little bit too tired
8.9
John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
2004.
2004.
9.4
Tom Kobylarz
In great shape, drinks pretty young for an 11 year old CdP.
In great shape, drinks pretty young for an 11 year old CdP.
9.2
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