Chateau de Beaucastle: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge AOC 2020

The 70-hectare Château de Beaucastel Rot vineyard is located between Orange and Avignon, in Châteauneuf du Pape. All 13 grape varieties are cultivated here. Each variety is harvested individually by hand. The reductive varieties Mourvèdre and Syrah are vinified in oak barrels, while the oxidative varieties (all others) are processed in traditional concrete vats. After malolactic fermentation, the varieties are blended. Finally, the wine is left to mature for a year in oak barrels. In the glass, you immediately notice the wonderful, intense ruby red color. The nose is very opulent and complex with ripe cherries, dark berries and plum jam. Spicy and floral notes and a hint of cocoa and chocolate round off the diverse bouquet. Very elegant and velvety on the palate, with ripe, fine tannins. Strong aromas of black berries and fine spices underline and reinforce the silky texture. Wonderfully long-lasting, harmonious finish, carried by the aromatic interplay of fruity, spicy and floral notes.