At the moment, Beaucastel's 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape bucks the vintage trend toward open, expressive wines, seeming a bit closed on the nose and tight on the palate. It also shows a bit more depth and tannin than many of its peers. A blend of 30% each Grenache and Mourvèdre, with 15% Syrah, 10% Counoise and smaller amounts of other permitted varieties (including some white grapes), it delivers hints of mixed red berries and garrigue, a medium to full-bodied feel in the mouth, some dusty tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish. Give it another couple of years to soften and reopen, then drink it over the next decade and a half. Drinking date: 2022-2037. Score - 95+. (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Dec. 30, 2020)
750 mL bottle
Alcohol/Vol:14.5%
Made In:Rhône, France
By:Perrin & Fils
Sugar Content:4 g/L
Sweetness Descriptor:XD - Extra Dry
Style:Full-bodied & Smooth
Varietal:Grenache Blend