Château de Beaucastel has long been regarded as one of the greatest wines in France. It is notorious for its elegance, balance and ageing potential. Beaucastel has an exceptional terroir at the Northern limit of Châteauneuf du Pape, exposed to the Mistral wind. All thirteen varieties of the appellation have been organically grown since the sixties.

The years in 9 regularly mark the memory of winegrowers and this vintage was no exception. After an early bud burst in early April, flowering was gradual and took place in good conditions in all the vineyards. Then a hot summer began in late June, which the vines bravely resisted: they suffered little from water stress, thanks to the chamomile herbal infusions we sprayed on the vegetation to cope with the heat. Finally, the harvest went as usual, without any particular precocity. The wines are promising; a vintage in 9 is born, once again, under a lucky star.

Between Orange and Avignon, Château de Beaucastel Red stretches over 70 hectares at the heart of the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation. Its single continuous vineyard, located in the northern part of the appellation, represents the archetype of great terroirs with rolled pebbles on the surface and clay, sand and limestone at depth. The vines, cultivated organically for more than fifty years, sink their roots deep into the soil and express the richness of the thirteen grape varieties permitted by the appellation. Each variety is harvested separately by hand, then vinified in wooden truncated cone vats for reductive varieties such as Syrah and Mourvèdre or in traditional concrete and enamelled stoneware tanks for the others. After malolactic fermentation, the blending is carried out by the Perrin Family and the wine is then aged for one year in oak foudres which bring harmony and depth.

Magnificent deep intense ruby-red colour. The nose of this Beaucastel red 2019 is rich and complex, mixing superb notes of spices, fresh fruit, cocoa and brandy. Very elegant, full-bodied and generous on the palate, this wine offers a silky texture and powerful aromas of black berries and noble spices. It ends with a very nice length.