Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Beaucastel |
Label Name: | Châteauneuf du Pape |
Vintage: | 2007 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape (Southern Rhône) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Blend of 13 permitted varieties — approx. Grenache 30%, Mourvèdre 30%, Syrah 10-15%, Counoise 10%, Cinsault 5%, remainder Vaccarèse/Terret noir/Muscadine/Clairette/Picpoul/Picardan/Bourboulenc/Roussanne. |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 15°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~96 pts; Wine Spectator ~96; Vinous ~94; widely cited as a top, long‑living Beaucastel 2007
Tasting Note
Inky ruby: concentrated black cherry, blackberry, truffle, leather and garrigue with espresso, hoisin and spice undertones. Powerful, vibrant acidity, firm Mourvèdre tannins and a long mineral, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, braised beef, duck confit, aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, hoisin or char siu pork, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), rich Sichuan dishes and mushroom-based hotpots.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; varieties vinified separately (concrete/enamel for oxidative varieties, wooden/oak fermenters for reductive varieties); ~12–15 day maceration, malolactic fermentation, ~12 months ageing in oak foudres. Organic/biodynamic viticulture.
Vineyard Info
Château de Beaucastel (Perrin family ownership since 1909), ~110 ha near Courthézon; famous for growing all 13 Châteauneuf varieties and long tradition of organic/biodynamic practices.