{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-chateauneuf-du-pape-2018","title":"Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018","description":"\u003csection class=\"bb-product-detail\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__eyebrow\"\u003e\n    Barrels \u0026amp; Beyond PH · Fine Wine Collection\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch1 class=\"bb-product-detail__title\"\u003e\n    Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018\n  \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__meta\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e2018 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e13-Grape Estate Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e30% Grenache · 30% Mourvèdre\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eOrganic Viticulture\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e12 Months in Oak Foudres\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eOfficial Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018 is the estate's\n        flagship red from one of the great terroirs at the northern\n        edge of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Beaucastel is renowned for balance, elegance and ageing potential,\n        and for its distinctive use of all thirteen grape varieties\n        authorised in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        In 2018, Grenache and Mourvèdre share the leading role in the\n        blend, supported by Syrah, Counoise, Cinsault and the remaining\n        traditional varieties of the appellation.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eThe 2018 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The estate describes 2018 as a vintage of exceptional climatic\n        conditions. Flowering took place under excellent conditions,\n        initially producing historically abundant fruit.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Rainfall at the end of spring brought significant mildew pressure,\n        but fine weather subsequently established itself and continued\n        through harvest.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The grapes were ultimately harvested in what Beaucastel describes\n        as idyllic conditions, producing a vintage of notable quality.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% Grenache\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% Mourvèdre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15% Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10% Counoise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5% Cinsault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e10% combined:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Vaccarèse, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Clairette,\n          Picpoul, Picardan, Bourboulenc and Roussanne\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        This broad assemblage reflects Beaucastel's long-standing\n        commitment to the full diversity of grape varieties permitted\n        within Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eTerroir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Château de Beaucastel lies in the northern part of the\n        Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, between Orange and Avignon,\n        where the estate is strongly exposed to the Mistral.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The terroir combines the classic rolled pebbles of\n        Châteauneuf-du-Pape at the surface with clay, sand and limestone\n        deeper in the soil.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The old vines have been organically cultivated for more than\n        fifty years, encouraging deep root systems capable of exploring\n        the estate's layered soils.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhône Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Vineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 110 hectares in one continuous block\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolled pebbles, clay, sand and limestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Each grape variety is harvested separately by hand and vinified\n        according to its individual character.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Mourvèdre and Syrah, considered the more reductive varieties,\n        are vinified in truncated-cone wooden vats.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The other varieties are vinified in traditional concrete and\n        enamelled stoneware tanks.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Following malolactic fermentation, the Perrin family assembles\n        the different varieties to create the final Château de Beaucastel\n        blend.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eOak Ageing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        After blending, Château de Beaucastel 2018 is matured for one\n        year in large oak foudres before bottling.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVessel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak foudres\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eOfficial Tasting Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Elegant deep ruby red.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Powerful and elegant, with expressive notes of spice,\n        cherry and cocoa.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Elegant and beautifully balanced, with a dense structure\n        supported by fine tannins.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Complex red-fruit character includes blackcurrant together\n        with floral notes.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch3\u003eFinish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Exceptionally long and harmonious, with the refinement and\n        elegance characteristic of Château de Beaucastel.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eServing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Château de Beaucastel recommends serving the wine at around\n        15°C and, where possible, decanting before service.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château de Beaucastel\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhône Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrenache:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMourvèdre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSyrah:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinsault:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Traditional Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested by variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in oak foudres\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic cultivation established since the 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eBBPH Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Serve at approximately 15°C and decant before drinking,\n        particularly if opening the wine now.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Use a generous Bordeaux or Rhône-style glass to allow its\n        spice, dark fruit, floral character and complex structure\n        to unfold.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eBBPH Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Pair with roast lamb, beef, game, duck, slow-cooked meats,\n        Provençal dishes, mushrooms and mature cheeses.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Château de Beaucastel is distinctive among the great wines of\n        Châteauneuf-du-Pape for both its unusually important Mourvèdre\n        component and its commitment to the appellation's full range\n        of traditional grape varieties.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The 2018 brings together deep ruby colour, spice, cherry,\n        cocoa, blackcurrant and floral notes with fine tannins and\n        exceptional length, delivering the balance of power and\n        refinement for which Beaucastel is known.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Les Vins Perrin et Fils – Château de Beaucastel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40492543311924,"sku":null,"price":13600.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/Ch_teau_de_Beaucastel_Ch_teauneuf-du-Pape_2018.png?v=1789152846","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/chateau-de-beaucastel-chateauneuf-du-pape-2018","provider":"Barrels \u0026 Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}