ChâteauChâteau de Beaucastel de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Rouge 20162016 THE VINTAGE The 2016THE vintage VINTAGE in the Southern Rhone valley is exceptional, both in terms of quality and quantity,The thanks 2016 vintageto idyllic in weatherthe Southern conditions Rhone thatvalley protected is exceptional, the region both fromin terms climatic of quality and accidentsquantity, throughout thanks the to idyllicwhole weather year. conditions that protected the region from climatic accidents throughout the whole year.

DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION ChâteauChâteau de Beaucastel de Beaucastel has long has beenlong beenregarded regarded as one as of one the of greatest the greatest wines wines in France. in France. It is It is notoriousnotorious for its for elegance, its elegance, balance balance and aging and aging potential. potential. Beaucastel Beaucastel has anhas exceptional an exceptional terroir terroir at the northernat the northern limit oflimit Châteauneuf-du-Pape, of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, exposed exposed to the to theMistral Mistral wind. wind. All All 13 13 varieties varieties of the ofappellation the appellation have beenhave beenorganically organically grown grown since since the 1960's.the 1960's. SITUATION SITUATIONChâteauneuf-du-Pape, between Orange and Avignon. Château de Beaucastel red is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape,172 acre vineyard. between Orange and Avignon. Château de Beaucastel red is a 172 acre vineyard. TERROIR TERROIRChâteau de Beaucastel is 271 acres, with one single plot at the north of the appellation. The terroir is archetypal of the best terroirs in Châteauneuf: rolled pebbles on the surface, sand, Château de Beaucastel is 271 acres, with one single plot at the north of the appellation. The clay and limestone deeper down. The vines are old and have been organically grown for 50 terroir years,is archetypal which has of theallowed best theterroirs roots in to Châteauneuf: grow exceptionally rolled deep. pebbles on the surface, sand, clay andBeaucastel limestone grows deeper all down.13 The varieties vines are authorized old and byhave the been appellation. organically grown for 50 years, which has allowed the roots to grow exceptionally deep. BeaucastelPROCESS grows all 13 grape varieties authorized by the appellation. Each variety is harvested separately and manually. Vinification takes place in oak fermenters for the reductive varieties (Mourvèdre, ) and in traditional enameled concrete tanks for PROCESSthe Oxidative (all the others). Once the malolactic fermentation is finished, Famille Each varietyPerrin isblends harvested the different separately varieties. and manually. The blend Vinification is then aged takes in oak place foudres in oak for fermentersa year before for thebeing reductive bottled. varieties (Mourvèdre, Syrah) and in traditional enameled concrete tanks for the Oxidative grapes (all the others). Once the malolactic fermentation is finished, Famille Perrin VARIETALSblends the different varieties. The blend is then aged in oak foudres for a year before Cinsault 5%, 30%, Mourvèdre 30%, Syrah 15%, Counoise 10%, Vaccarèse, being bottled. Noir, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Roussanne 10%

VARIETALSTASTING NOTES CinsaultThe 5%, 2016 Grenache vintage 30%,is a young Mourvèdre wine of 30%,rare quality! Syrah 15%,Deep rubyCounoise in appearance 10%, Vaccarèse, the nose is very Terret fresh,Noir, withMuscardin, notes of Clairette,chocolate. Picpoul,The mouth Picardan, is round Bourboulenc, and reveals ripe Roussanne fruit, soft 10% tannins, and good length. Gorgeous acidity and balance.

TASTINGSERVING NOTES TIPS The 2016Around vintage 59° Fis. aIf young possible, wine decant of rare the quality! wine. Deep ruby in appearance the nose is very fresh, with notes of chocolate. The mouth is round and reveals ripe fruit, soft tannins, and good length. Gorgeous acidity and balance.

SERVING TIPS Around 59°F. If possible, decant the wine.

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