Château de Beaucastel - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Magnum Hommage à Jacques Perrin - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

Rich and powerful, driven by 60% Mourvèdre, the 2020 red Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin is an immense achievement. The ripe nose, with a hint of black truffle, engages a generous, shimmering wine that unfolds in a concentrated, intense frame, with silky tannins and phenomenal length. Once again, this complex wine verges on perfection! An elite wine, destined for long aging. Rated 97/100 Bettane+Desseauve, 97-99/100 Parker

Vinification:

Hand harvested.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

Intense ruby red with hints of violet.

Nose:

Beautiful aromas of black fruits underlined by hints of spices and dried herbs.

Palate:

Voluptuous, this wine with its concentrated texture and consistent structure develops intense, complex power and an elegant tannic structure, confirming its legendary status.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Wagyu beef steak with mashed potatoes and morel mushrooms, tajine with dried apricots and blanched almonds, duck parmentier with pepper.

Cellar aging:

Ideally as early as 2025 and as late as 2042 and beyond for enthusiasts.

An icon of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel has established itself as one of the appellation's most innovative and brilliant estates. Its spectacular terroir of galets roulés (rounded pebbles), combined with an exacerbated perfectionism, forge high-flying, deep and elegant wines that age wonderfully.