Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013

Red
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
7.8
WineSaint

Dense and structured with remarkable depth for the vintage. Wild cherry and graphite build slowly, joined by espresso and dried herbs. The palate shows serious grip and mineral backbone. Formidable tannins need time to soften. Built for the long haul through 2030.

wild cherrygraphiteespressodried herbs
Label

Château de Beaucastel

Beaucastel is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's benchmark estates, long associated with Mourvèdre-driven reds of unusual density and age-worthiness, and whites built substantially on Roussanne.