Ch De Beaucastel Cnp Rouge 07

Beaucastel’s 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out even better out of bottle than I predicted. An inky/opurple/ruby color is followed by a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit’s fabulous freshness and vibrancy. This full-bodied effort still displays considerable tannin, no doubt because of the relatively high Mourvedre content. It should resolve its tannins in 2-4 years, and last for 25 or more.  96 points.  Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate No. 185, Oct 2009

Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of flowers, berries, plums and a bit of currants. Rich and juicy flavors of berries, plums and light notes of blueberries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Quite the surprise. If you want to open one right now for the pure hedonistic pleasure it'll bring. Otherwise, hold. Hold a long time.

source - cellartracker.com

Related Reading...

Burgundy Renaissance - J Moreau – Chablis & Bouchard Aine – Beaune

We can thank the global empire of Jean-Charles Boisset for the renaissance of J Moreau & Fils in Chablis and the Bouchard Ainé merchants in Beaune. He... more

Chateau De Beaucastel Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2007

How great is the 2007 vintage in the southern Rhone? American wine guru R...... more