Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape 2007

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.