Chateau de Beaucastel – Chateauneuf-du-pape 2006

In the heart of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation, Chateau De Beaucastel has conjured an exquisite masterpiece with their 2006 vintage. This wine is a harmonious blend of thirteen grape varieties, with the dominant presence of Mourvedre and Grenache, each playing a crucial role.

This wine pours a dense plum-ruby-purple hue, hinting at its profound depth and complexity. The nose is an aromatic symphony, revealing black truffles, camphor, earth, incense, and new saddle leather. It entices with layers of blackberry and herb-infused, meaty black cherry fruit. The bouquet evolves beautifully with notes of dark fruit, roasted meat, graphite, mushrooms, and the intrigue of old wood.

On the palate, Chateau De Beaucastel’s 2006 Chateauneuf-du-Pape unveils its full-bodied character with structured finesse. Concentrated fruit dances gracefully, creating a rich, almost creamy core of blackberry and raspberry flavors. Hints of cocoa, sweet toast, mesquite, and fig paste add complexity. It possesses sweet tannins that provide a supple texture and lead to a long, satisfying finish.

The 2006 Chateau De Beaucastel ” Chateauneuf-Du-Pape has received accolades that underscore its exceptional quality. Wine Spectator awards it 95 points, praising its powerful and rounded core of blackberry and raspberry, complemented by cocoa, sweet toast, and fig paste. The Wine Advocate rates it at 95 points as well, highlighting its rich aromatics of black truffles, leather, and peppery blackberry. Jeb Dunnuck gives it 94 points, describing its evolving earthy aromatics and fantastic texture. Vinous rates it at 95 points, noting its expansive cherry and raspberry scents. Together, these critical acclaims celebrate this wine’s depth, complexity, and longevity, making it a standout in the world of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.