Chateauneuf du Pape 2003 Chateau de Beaucastel

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau de Beaucastel
Vintage	2003
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Grape	Rhone Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2028
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Label	Slightly bin soiled
Stock	1

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (90)

One of the weaker vintages for this estate yet still outstanding, the 2003 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape delivers a surprisingly fresh profile, yet ten years after the vintage, it is entering the early stages of maturity. Loaded with red and black currants, iron, beef blood, rolled stone and garrigue on the nose, with no roasted fruit or over ripeness, it shines on the palate with excellent depth and richness. Medium to full-bodied, supple and integrated, with plenty of ripe fruit, it should continue to evolve for a handful of years.

Winespectator (93)

Young and tight, with garrigue and roasted game aromas peeking out from a core of ripe black currant, plum and fig fruit. Lots of toast tobacco and iron as well. The finish is well-endowed with tannins, but they are ripe and pure.

BOW (7)