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):
 
Grenache 30%, Mourvèdre 30%, Syrah 10%, Counoise 10%, Cinsault 5%, Other (Vaccarèse, Terret noir, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Roussanne) 15%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~96, Wine Spectator ~96, Jeb Dunnuck ~97, Vinous ~94; widely praised vintage with numerous high scores and strong critic acclaim

Tasting Note
Concentrated black/red fruits (blackberry, kirsch), garrigue, leather, spice and truffle notes. Silky yet powerful with firm Mourvèdre backbone, ripe tannins and a long, savory mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, venison, cassoulet, aged hard cheeses. Asian: hoisin or Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, rich Szechuan braised pork, coconut-based Thai curries.

Production Method
Organically farmed; varieties harvested and vinified separately (some in oak, some in cement), blended after malolactic fermentation and aged in large foudres for about a year.

Vineyard Info
Château de Beaucastel (Perrin family) estate; ~110–130 ha with organic farming since 1950 and biodynamic practices introduced in the 1970s; famed Châteauneuf producer.