Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2005

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Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2005

Producer: Château de Beaucastel | Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France
Vintage: 2005 | Classification: AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Blend: Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, Counoise, and other permitted varieties
Drinking Window: 2012–2040 | Aging Potential: 35+ years

The Wine

The 2005 Château de Beaucastel is a profound and age-worthy Châteauneuf-du-Pape from one of the appellation’s most legendary producers. In a vintage noted for its structure, balance, and aging potential, Beaucastel crafted a wine of remarkable depth and poise, where power meets finesse. With its hallmark use of all 13 permitted grape varieties and a high proportion of Mourvèdre, this wine offers both typicity and distinction.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Complex and savoury, with aromas of blackcurrant, dried fig, leather, truffle and smoked meat.

Palate: Full-bodied and firmly structured, showing dark fruit, blackberry compote, black olive, and earthy spice. The tannins are muscular yet polished, complemented by vibrant acidity and underlying minerality.

Finish: Long, layered, and persistent with notes of game, dried herbs, and subtle liquorice.

Producer Details

Château de Beaucastel is a benchmark estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, owned by the Perrin family. Known for traditional methods, organic farming, and their signature emphasis on Mourvèdre, Beaucastel consistently produces wines of depth, complexity, and extraordinary aging capacity. Each vintage reflects the estate's philosophy of blending all 13 permitted grape varieties and allowing the terroir to speak through time.

Wine Details

Vinification: Co-fermentation in concrete tanks; aged in large oak foudres for 12–18 months
Alcohol Content: ~14.5% ABV
Cellaring: Ready now with decanting; peak drinking through 2040

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with lamb shank, braised beef, venison, duck with cherry glaze, or mushroom-based stews.