Chateau de Beaucastel - Chateauneuf du Pape 1997 (3L)
Price: $850.00
Producer | Chateau de Beaucastel |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone Valley |
Subregion | Chateauneuf du Pape |
Varietal | Rhone Blend |
Vintage | 1997 |
Sku | 25665 |
Chateau de Beaucastel Description
Appearance: very dark red.
Nose: red fruits, leather, truffles, musk.
Palate: spices, pepper, liquorice.
Wine Advocate: 91 Points
Stephen Tanzer: 90 Points
Good deep ruby-red. Spicy aromas of black cherry and bitter chocolate; the 40% mourvedre component gives this wine unusual freshness for a '97. Silky but bright on the palate, with leather and game nuances adding complexity to the black fruit flavors. Brisk finish hints at tree bark and leather.
Wine Spectator
A clever effort for '97. Dark and fruit-driven, this fresh, compacted Ch'teauneuf delivers blackberry, toasted oak, plum and game. The tannins are well integrated in the ways of modern winemaking. Drink now through 2005.
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