Chateau de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone (2006)
| Winery: | Chateau de Beaucastel |
| Region: | France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Chateau de Beaucastel
In 1321, under the reign of Pope John XXII, four barrels were brought from the papal cellar in Avignon to be filled with wine in Châteauneuf. Subsequently, the Popes increased their vineyard holdings in the region and the papal wine gained in fame. The Beaucastel family were living in Courthezon by the middle of the sixteenth century. In 1549 "Noble Pierre de Beaucastel" bought "a barn with its plot of land extending to 52 saumées at Coudoulet". Later, the manor house that we know today was built here and you can still see the arms of the Beaucastel family sculpted in stone in one of walls of the drawingroom. The Beaucastels were among the more notable families of this little town and in 1687 Pierre de Beaucastel, in recognition of his conversion to Catholicism after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, was appointed "Capitaine de la ville de Courthezon" by Louis XIV. The letter from Louis XIV, also signed by Colbert, to Pierre de Beaucastel is still in our Read more »
A little rustic like! Dried cherry aromas, earthy, nice acidity on the palate, can tell its from the old world, lovely bright and lively, red fruit prevalent, lovely with our beet salad med bodied, with a little hint of spice
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Syrah
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Grenache
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Marsanne
Avilleran, Champagne Piacentina, Ermitage, Grosse Roussette, Hermitage, Johannisberg, Marsan Belyi, Marsanne Blanche,...
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Mourvèdre
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Rousanne
History of the grape: Roussanne likely gets its name from the light brown color of its skin (“roux” in French). Rouss...
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March 2010
Tablas Creek Syrah Paso Robles 2006
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Tablas Creek makes a big, rich earthy syrah with plenty of spice which shows ... ... Family, proprietors of Chateau de Beaucastel and Robert Haas of Vineyard Brands can do with the Terroir of Paso Robles. Using old world know how and new world terroir they produce a wine which is the perfect blend of the two. The wine drinks well by itself ... Read More
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March 2010
Château de Beaucastel Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel 1998
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Amazing nose initially with the promise of much more to come. Rich, leathery and earthy. However, its not one to open and leave for a few hours as it drops off quickly.Lovely, but pop the cork and go or it. Read More
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March 2010
Château de Beaucastel Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel 2006
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February 2010
Château de Beaucastel Red Rhone Blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005
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Château de Beaucastel Red Rhone Blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1984
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January 2010
Château de Beaucastel White Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel Blanc 2004
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Lovely floral nose followed by luscious honeysuckle, lavender and subtle tropical notes. Great balance & finish; truly a model of finesse & elegance in an offbeat white. Read More
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January 2010
Heading to Southern Rhone for a short road trip. Would appreciate any tips on recommended wineries, hotels, restaurants. Thanks. Read More
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January 2010
Château de Beaucastel Red Rhone Blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005
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Château de Beaucastel Red Rhone Blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005
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