Rhone Valley
Château de Beaucastel - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Hommage à Jacques Perrin - Red - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grape variety: 60% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache & 20% Mourvèdre
Alcohol: 14.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate awarded 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide de Bettane et Desseauve 2025
Robert Parker: 98/100
Wine:
Built for exceptional aging, the 2022 Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin is yet another triumph. The nose is both ripe and precise, with layered aromas of black fruits, spices, wild herbs, and thyme. A subtle touch of oak enhances the structure, while the Mourvèdre adds depth and length, balancing the wine’s impressive power. The palate is nothing short of phenomenal, offering remarkable concentration and finesse. Patience will be well rewarded with this extraordinary vintage. Rated 98/100 by Robert Parker.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Traditional vinification.Certified organic and biodynamic wine.
Color:
Intense, brilliant crimson red.Nose:
A stunning aromatic bouquet of macerated black fruits, violet, licorice, and delicate spices.Palate:
With breathtaking complexity, refined balance, and a smooth yet elegant concentration, it offers a sumptuous and finely textured palate.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Wagyu beef steak with mashed potatoes and morel mushrooms, tajine with dried apricots and blanched almonds, duck parmentier with pepper.Cellar aging:
From now until 2045
A cornerstone of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and holder of two stars in the esteemed French RVF Guide Château de Beaucastel is among the appellation’s most celebrated estates. Its exceptional terroir of rolled pebbles, combined with meticulous organic farming, produces wines of remarkable depth, elegance, and aging potential.
At the pinnacle of its range is the rare and extraordinary Hommage à Jacques Perrin, crafted only in the finest vintages since 1989. This cuvée embodies the estate’s commitment to excellence and refinement.