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Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2012  - First Bottle

Reviews

96 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
What I think might end up being the best Beaucastel since the 1990 or 2001, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape offers a full-bodied, decadent style to go with awesome black and blue fruits, garrigue, licorice, crushed flowers and violets. The purity here is truly something, and it has fabulous mid-palate concentration, building tannin and massive texture. Given all of the fruit and texture here, it will no doubt drink well in its youth, but it should still be alive and kicking after two decades as well.
95 Wine Spectator -
Warm raspberry and boysenberry confiture aromas and flavors are dominant in this lush, inviting style, but there's plenty of dried star anise, bay leaf, licorice root, worn leather and roasted juniper notes to fill out the chorus. The finish turns youthfully grippy, with a tarry edge holding sway and adding serious length. Try now, but cellar for maximum effect. Best from 2018 through 2030. 8,350 cases made.
95 Decanter -
A deep, free and varied nose. This is modern and rock'n'roll. Sensuous fruit and ripe tannins.
18/20 Jancis Robinson -
Black olives and smoked bacon. Extremely vibrant on the nose too. Luscious ripe fruit on the front palate almost completely covers the tannins. Really quite remarkable. What a different wine from the 2011! Sumptuous.

Technical Details

  • BlendProprietary Blend
  • WinemakerMarc Perrin
  • CountryFrance
  • RegionRhone
  • AppellationChateauneuf du Pape
  • Alcohol14.5%

Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2012

Rhone Blend  |  France
WA96, WS95, D95, VN93, JR18/20

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Sellout warning! 

There are a lot of wonderful CdP’s that we drink young (Janasse, Clos St. Jean, etc). Beaucastel ain’t one of them! No, Beau goes in the cellar for at LEAST a decade, preferably two in a fine vintage like 2012. So grab a 6-pack, but do it quick -- you’ll thank us in 2029!!

Beaucastel is perhaps the most famous Chateauneuf du Pape wine, of course, for good reason. It’s also one of the oldest estates in the appellation dating all the way back to 1549, when the families first stake in the region came into being. The 2012 is a blockbuster -- deeply earthy and luscious, mouthfilling, savory and intense. 

This is a GREAT price. 10 cases to sell. Please don’t miss!

About the Producer

A winery that needs no introduction...the one the only, Beaucastel.