2009 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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JD 96 WS 96 JL 95 JS 94 WA 94 NM 93
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, September 2011

The 2009 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape had just been bottled at the time of the tasting but you wouldn’t know it by tasting it. A blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and 20% assorted...
WS 96

Wine Spectator, February 2012

One of the more endowed 2009s, this is packed with dark smoldering cocoa, mesquite, tobacco and roasted fig notes, all inlaid with pure cassis and plum preserves fruit flavors. Long and authoritative on the finish, with...
JL 95

TheWineCellarInsider.com, November 2017

Lush, round, ripe, opulent fruits, with a peppery edge, that only adds to the earthy, animalistic, garrigue and spice filled nose. The dark red fruits are ripe, plush and juicy. This is great today, right out of the...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, September 2017

A very warm year, this has extremely expressive grenache fruits, raspberry, some honey and a lithe juicy core. There's a late creeping wave of smooth tannins. Darker plum fruits exude power through the finish. Stunning...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2011

The 2009 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape is reminiscent of their brilliant 1985. It will be one of the rare Beaucastels that is drinkable upon release. Made from this estate’s classic blend, it possesses soft tannins as...
NM 93

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, September 2011

Tasted at Berry Brothers’ Rhone tasting in London. The 2009 Beaucastel has oodles of ripeness on the nose of the Beaucastel ’09 with macerated black cherries, cassis, menthol and a touch of honey. The palate is...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country France
Region Rhone
Sub-region Southern Rhone
Appellation Chateauneuf du Pape
Vintage 2009
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2009 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape is a splendid exemplification of the superior craftsmanship that hails from the esteemed Southern Rhone region of France. This proprietary blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, and other varietals is an extraordinary tour de force of complex flavors and aromas.

The wine emanates a dark, red hue with a barely opaque core, setting the tone for its luscious and robust character. The bouquet is an exquisite symphony of subtle, yet alluring scents. Fresh mushrooms and spice are elegantly intertwined, revealing a closed and reserved aroma that only deepens in complexity over time.

Upon tasting, the palate is met with an array of flavors - firm and compact, yet a delightful balance of herbs and dried cherry crisp. The wine’s tangy finish is a testament to its noticeable acidity, with textural tannins completing the experience.

This Châteauneuf du Pape is akin to a beautifully composed symphony, with each varietal playing its part harmoniously. The full-bodied nature of the wine is unctuously textured, and silky smooth. Smoky Provencal herbs intermingle with grilled steak juices, garrigue, kirsch along with blue and black fruits, painting a tantalizing picture of Provence.

This wine, due to its unique composition and expert crafting, is one of the rare Beaucastels that is drinkable upon release. However, like a true masterpiece, it only gets better with time. It is poised to reach its zenith in 12-15 years, making it a divine addition to any wine cellar.

In sum, the 2009 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape is a testament to the time-honored wine-making traditions of the Rhone region. With a score of 93, 94, 96, 94, 96, 93 and 95 from esteemed reviewers, it is clear that this wine is not just a drink, but an experience – a harmonious dance of flavors that remains etched in the memory long after the last sip.