Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020, 750ml, Rhone Valley, France

Chteau de Beaucastel has long been regarded as one of the greatest wines in France. It is notorious for its elegance, balance and ageing potential. Beaucastel has an exceptional terroir at the Northern limit of Châteauneuf du Pape, exposed to the Mistral wind. All thirteen varieties of the appellation have been organically grown since the sixties. Location: Chateauneuf du Pape, between Orange and Avignon, Château de Beaucastel red is a 70-hectare vineyard. The terroir is archetypal of the best terroirs in Châteauneuf: rolled pebbles on the surface, sand, clay and limestone deeper down. The vines are old and have been organically grown for 50 years, which has allowed the roots to grow exceptionally deep. Magnificent deep-color of an intense ruby red. Typical of Beaucastel, the nose is rich and complex but very fresh, with an opulent aromatic bouquet dominated by notes of fresh fruit and spices. Full,-bodied, soft, eminently silky, this very elegant wine reveals a superb, dense structure on the palate, very fine tannins and gourmet aromas of fresh red fruit, currants and noble spices. The finish has great length, ample and harmonious. A fruity vintage with great aging potential. Grenache 30%, Mourvedre 30%, Syrah 15%, Counoise 10%, Roussanne 10%, Cinsault 5%.