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Wine Specifications
- Report Date: January, 2015
- Producer: Château Beaucastel
- Vintage: 2008
- Drinking Window: 2015-2028
- Estimated Value: $80
- Country: France
- Region: Rhône Valley
- Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Importer: Vineyard Brands
CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2008
This incredible red wine begins with aromas of raspberry garrigue, provencale herbs, white truffle and tarragon. It has a lovely herbaceousness throughout, indicative of this earthier vintage. The wine has flavors of red raspberry, red cherry, red currant and vanilla cream. Lovely and viscous wine with a finish that lingers for nearly a minute. Sumptuous and harmonious stuff from this estate. (Best 2015-2028) - January, 2015 (OB)