ChateaudeBeaucastel2009/2012,ChâteauneufduPape

ABV 14.5%JANCIS ROBINSON 18/20

“Very dark crimson. Vibrant colour is almost black. Black olives and smoked bacon. Extremely vibrant on the nose too. Luscious ripe fruit on the front palate almost completely covers the tannins. Really quite remarkable. What a different wine from the 2011! Sumptuous.“Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobsinson.com – Jan 2014 (2012 vintage)

“This is also a great vintage for the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape. Beautifully rich and layered, with fantastic concentration and ultra-fine tannin, it delivers impressive aromas and flavors of dark fruits, licorice, mineral, and plum. Dense and rich, yet with perfect ripeness and bright acidity, it should end up being a classic example of Beaucastel and have two decades of longevity.”WINE ADVOCATE 94-96/100 (2012 vintage)