2018 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Decanter

Reviewed August 2020

A tight and compelling tannic structure, muscular and knitted down at this stage, rich and concentrated with blackberries and olive paste. Needs a few years, but already you can discern the floral aromatics that overlay the core, and this is going to evolve into a beautiful Beaucastel. Organic. Blend completed by 10% Counoise, 10% blend of Vaccarese, Terret Noir, Muscardin Clairette, Picpoul, Picardan Bouroulence, plus 10% Roussanne and 5% Cinsault. (JA)

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Professional Reviews

Wine Advocate

Review Date: 12/2020

At the moment, Beaucastel's 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape bucks the vintage trend toward open, expressive wines, seeming a bit closed on the nose and tight on the palate. It also shows a bit more depth and tannin than many of its peers. A blend of 30% each Grenache and Mourvèdre, with 15% Syrah, 10% Counoise and smaller amounts of other permitted varieties (including some white grapes), it delivers hints of mixed red berries and garrigue, a medium to full-bodied feel in the mouth, some dusty tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish. (JC) 95+

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 06/2021

Really pure in profile and alluring in feel, with cassis and cherry puree notes seamlessly layered with melted red licorice and fruitcake notes. A dash of roasted apple wood underscores the finish, letting the fruit be the primary player. Subtle mesquite and incense accents are tucked in the background for now. Approachable, but no rush. (JM)

Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: 10/2020

The 2018 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape showed nicely with a deep ruby/purple color as well as classic Beaucastel aromas and flavors of darker currents, blueberries, smoked meats, black licorice and roasted herbs. With medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, clean, elegant texture, sweet tannins, and a great finish, this seamless, elegant Beaucastel will be approachable in its youth, yet still have 20+ years of prime drinking.

Notes

John Livingstone-Learmonth in Cradle of the Rhône: "handsome dark robe; the bouquet gives a curvy, appealing aroma of cassis de Dijon liqueur, has a fresh and inviting tone, the sweetness well judged. The palate is also marked by purity of fruit, which flows with soft, silky ease, all in tune. The tannins are polished, well refined, and sit comfortably on the inside. Its overt juiciness is very attractive – there’s a well orchestrated ensemble here. From 2023, no real delay if you want to enjoy its classy fruit before the extra complexities of middle age." (10/2021)

Details

Origin	Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France
Type/Varietal	Rhone Blends
SKU	1506323