Chateauneuf du Pape 2009 Chateau de Beaucastel

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau de Beaucastel
Vintage	2009
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Grape	Rhone Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2030
Stock	0
Volume	0,375
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2030
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

The 2009 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape is reminiscent of their brilliant 1985. It will be one of the rare Beaucastels that is drinkable upon release. Made from this estate’s classic blend, it possesses soft tannins as well as a silky, open-knit seductiveness, a dense plum/purple color and a beautiful perfume of smoky Provencal herbs intermixed with grilled steak juices, garrigue, kirsch and blue as well as black fruits. The wine is full-bodied, unctuously textured, and silky smooth (the latter characteristic being somewhat atypical for a young Beaucastel). If it performs like the 1985, it will drink well young and continue to do so for 25 or more years.

Winespectator (96)

One of the more endowed 2009s, this is packed with dark smoldering cocoa, mesquite, tobacco and roasted fig notes, all inlaid with pure cassis and plum preserves fruit flavors. Long and authoritative on the finish, with singed vanilla bean and tar notes adding length and dimension.

BOW (8.25)