Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2007
Varietal: Rhone Red Blends
Vineyard: Chateau de Beaucastel
Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France - Rhone
The 2005 vintage of this wine was ranked #8 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2008
The thirteen grape varieties of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation with a strong percentage of Mourvèdre and Grenache (30% each), Syrah 10%, Counoise 10% Cinsault 5% and the rest divided up amongst the remaining grape varieties: Vaccarèse, Terret noir, Muscardin, Picpoul, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Roussanne.
The Grenache and the Cinsault give the wine its color, intensity and softness. The Mourvèdre, Syrah, Muscardin and Vaccarèse give the wine its renowned ageing potential and dark, classic character. The Counoise, Picpoul and other varieties provide freshness, fragrance and aromatic quality.
