There are few wines of France’s Rhone Valley that match the quality of the wines of Chateau de Beaucastel. Today, we are pleased to annouce a very short pre-sell offering of these three fine wines, at special prices that will not return. If you want to purchase these wines, contact us before July 15th!
Call 360-635-3614 to order
Or email us at info@salutwine.com
with your request
Beaucastel’s blog, and their very stylistic and informative website can give you all the information you need to learn more about these highly sought-after gems. And
The history of Beaucastel
The winery’s website describes the history of this estate and the beginnings of “”Chateauneuf du Pape“’s wine ascendance:
In 1321, under the reign of Pope John XXII, four barrels were brought from the papal cellar in Avignon to be filled with wine in Châteauneuf. Subsequently, the Popes increased their vineyard holdings in the region and the papal wine gained in fame.
In 1549 “Noble Pierre de Beaucastel” bought “a barn with its plot of land extending to 52 saumées at Coudoulet”. The Beaucastels were among the more notable families of this little town and in 1687 Pierre de Beaucastel was appointed “Capitaine de la ville de Courthezon” by Louis XIV.
In 1909 Pierre Tramier bought the property and Beaucastel then passed to his son-in-law, Pierre Perrin, a scientist who considerably increased the vineyard holding. Today the torch is carried by Jean Pierre and François Perrin. But Marc, Pierre, Thomas and Matthieu, who represent the fifth generation, are ready to pursue this fabulous family history.
The three wines offered
Chateau de Beaucastel 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape
$99.99/btl or $549/6pk
“The 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape had not been assembled at the time of my visit, so I had the privilege of tasting all the different component parts. My ratings were (91-93) for the Cinsault, (92-94) for the Counoise, (93-95) for the Grenache, (90-93) for the Syrah, and (94-96) for the Mourvèdre. The Mourvèdre and Grenache represent 65% of the final blend, so I tend to think this wine will fall within the (93-95+) range. Even though Beaucastel rarely uses as much Grenache as the other famous Châteauneuf du Pape producers, their 2007 is very much in keeping with the vintage. It exhibits beautiful freshness, superb maturity, great fragrance, full-bodied power, and more seamlessness than the 2006. This may be their greatest vintage of Beaucastel since 2001 and 1998. It should age effortlessly for a minimum of two decades.”
93-95 points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
2007 Cotes du Rhone Rouge
$29.99/btl, $329/12pk
“The 2007 Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet red may be Beaucastel’s finest example of this wine since they first introduced it in 1978…this sumptuous, deep ruby/purple-tinged Coudoulet exhibits notes of smoky blackberries, roasted meats, incense, licorice, and underbrush. Opulent, sexy and full-bodied, with abundant tannin, structure, freshness, and precision, this glorious wine should be purchased by the case”
91-93 points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Coudoulet de Beaucastel 2008 Cotes du Rhone Blanc
$39.99/btl, $399/12pk
2008 Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc A blend of 30% Marsanne, 30% Viognier, 30% Bourboulenc and 10% Roussanne, with an average vine age of 60 years. Aged 30% in oak barrels and the balance in stainless steel.
(not yet rated…the past 2 vintages have been 90+ by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
