2016 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 99 JL 98 WA 97 WS 97 DC 96 JD 96
JS 99

jamessuckling.com, August 2018

This is a stunning Beaucastel. A classic! Has a superb array of fruit, ranging from red, through to blue, darker purple and black. Nuances of dark, stony minerals, spices, wild flowers and herbs. So fleshy. This has...
JL 98

TheWineCellarInsider.com, September 2018

It is easy to get lost in the aromatic complexities here with all the pepper, leaf, wet earth, spice, old wood, dark cherry and plum notes. On the palate, the wine is polished, deep, fresh, concentrated and sweet, Here...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, September 2018

Bottled only a week before my visit, I was blown away by how well Beaucastel's 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape was showing. It's full-bodied, creamy, lush and rich, with layers of raspberry fruit, garrigue and spice that unfold...
WS 97

Wine Spectator, May 2019

Youthfully reticent, but warm and polished in feel, with a large core of cassis, raspberry and cherry puree notes lying in wait for now. Threads of red licorice, warm stone and singed mesquite and cedar emerge...
DC 96

Decanter, October 2017

The nose is tightly wound for now, but shows fresh black fruits and an underlying herbal seam. It's full-bodied but immediately lifted and fresh on the palate, with powerful fruit and a dense lattice of ripe tannins. It...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, August 2018

96+ Being bottled the day of my visit, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape checks in as a blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and the rest a mix of permitted varieties. It offers a ripe, sexy, rounded...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country France
Region Rhone
Sub-region Southern Rhone
Appellation Chateauneuf du Pape
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

Allow me to introduce you to the exquisite 2016 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape. Hailing from the renowned Rhone region of France, this red wine is a true gem that exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of its producer.

In the glass, this wine displays a deep, inviting red color that hints at the complexity and depth within. A proprietary blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and a mix of other permitted varieties, it showcases the harmonious blending of different grapes to create a symphony of flavors.

On the nose, the aromas are tightly wound, yet fresh and vibrant. Fresh black fruits take center stage, accompanied by an underlying herbal seam that adds a touch of intrigue. As you delve deeper, the wine reveals layers of blackberries, blueberries, smoked earth, violets, and garrigue, transporting you to the sun-soaked vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape.

The palate is where this wine truly shines. Initially ripe and seductive, it quickly reveals more structure, minerality, and tannins with time in the glass. The flavors of red and blue fruits intermingle with dark stony minerals, spices, wild flowers, and herbs, creating a multi-dimensional taste experience. The texture is fleshy and silky, with impeccable balance and a long, lingering finish that seems to go on endlessly.

Renowned wine critics have showered this wine with praise, with scores ranging from 96 to an astounding 99 points. Jeb Dunnuck describes it as a "full-bodied, deep, structured Beaucastel that's going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and keep for two decades." James Suckling calls it a "stunning Beaucastel" and emphasizes its impeccable balance and super-silky tannins.

This 2016 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape is a wine that demands attention and appreciation. It is a true testament to the skill and dedication of its producer, Chateau de Beaucastel. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, this wine is a must-have for any discerning wine enthusiast.