Château de Beaucastel - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Hommage à Jacques Perrin - Red - 2022

Wine:

Driven by 60% Mourvèdre, the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin Red is a monumental, spectacular wine. With each vintage, its finesse and precision reach new heights, unfolding layers of black fruit, cherry, smoky, floral, and spicy notes. Dense and powerfully structured, yet seamlessly complex and multidimensional, it is framed by ultra-fine tannins. A wine of absolute precision, with deep minerality and an exceptionally long finish. This cuvée once again flirts with perfection—an elite wine built for long-term aging. Rated 98+/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

Purple red, intense and brilliant.

Nose:

A magnificent aromatic bouquet with aromas of macerated black fruits, violets, liquorice and delicate spices.

Palate:

Breathtaking complexity, with refined balance, smooth yet elegant concentration, and a sumptuously delicate finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Wagyu beef steak with mashed potatoes and morel mushrooms, tagine with dried apricots and blanched almonds, duck shepherd's pie with pepper.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2045

An icon of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and awarded 2 stars by the French wine guide RVF, Château de Beaucastel has established itself as one of the appellation’s most innovative and outstanding estates. Its spectacular terroir of galets roulés (rounded pebbles), combined with an uncompromising pursuit of perfection, produces deep, elegant wines that age beautifully.

A true benchmark, this legendary estate continues to refine every detail to stay ahead. Recent vintages, crafted from whole-cluster fermentations and, in some cases, aged in amphorae, reflect a relentless quest for excellence that remains deeply rooted in tradition.