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1989

Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Southern Rhône · Châteauneuf-du-Pape

This was still holding up decently given its age, but it is most definitely spiraling. Burnt orange peel, tobacco, leather, band-aid, sherry, and autumn leaf notes make for a predictable aged wine…

Reviewed 7 July 2021
2016

Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

Southern Rhône · Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Beautiful aromas of tropical fruit and honey on the nose. The initial attack rewards with flavors of the same, with additional notes of lemon, quince, beeswax, Brie rind, and subtle salinity. On the…

Reviewed 4 November 2018