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Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012

Rhone Blends - Red from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
WA 96
TP 96
WS 95
W&S 94
V 93
14.5% ABV
Item # 322103

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96 points Jeb Dunnuck (Wine Advocate): "What I think might end up being the best Beaucastel since the 1990 or 2001, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape offers a full-bodied, decadent style to go with awesome black and blue fruits, garrigue, licorice, crushed flowers and violets. The purity here is truly something, and it has fabulous mid-palate concentration, building tannin and massive texture. Given all of the fruit and texture here, it will no doubt drink well in its youth, but it should still be alive and kicking after two decades as well. (Oct 2014)"

96 points Anthony Dias Blue (The Tasting Panel): "[$120 list] Another stunner from the Perrin family. Deep, earthy nose; juicy and bright with racy blueberry, raspberry and casses; lush, elegant and seamless with deep spice, licorice and violets; long, tangy and seductive; wonderful now, even better in ten years. (Jan/Feb 2015)"

95 points Wine Spectator: "[$120 list] Warm raspberry and boysenberry confiture aromas and flavors are dominant in this lush, inviting style, but there’s plenty of dried star anise, bay leaf, licorice root, worn leather and roasted juniper notes to fill out the chorus. The finish turns youthfully grippy, with a tarry edge holding sway and adding serious length. Try now, but cellar for maximum effect. Best from 2018 through 2030. (11/15/15)"

94 points Wine & Spirits: "[$120 list] Maybe it is this estate’s position in the cooler north of the appellation, or maybe it’s the age of the vines, organically grown for half a century, that helped them weather August’s heat wave. Whatever it was, this is an exceptional 2012, a vast expanse of rich, spicy flavor, dark and full but never heavy. The juicy black raspberry flavor is more vehicle than main event, conveying a wealth of earth, stone and herbal detail. It lasts with brightness and energy, balanced to age another 10 or 15 years in the cellar. (Feb 2016)"

93 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "[$120 list] Opaque ruby. Potent, mineral-laced raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by suave floral and spice qualities, picking up white pepper and cola accents with air. Seamless, round and sweet on the palate, offering intense red berry preserve and floral pastille flavors with a touch of allspice. Finishes sappy and precise, with velvety tannins and a late jolt of cherry compote. Drink: 2018-2030. (Apr 2015)"
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96 points Jeb Dunnuck (Wine Advocate): "What I think might end up being the best Beaucastel since the 1990 or 2001, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape offers a full-bodied, decadent style to go with awesome black and blue fruits, garrigue, licorice, crushed flowers and violets. The purity here is truly something, and it has fabulous mid-palate concentration, building tannin and massive texture. Given all of the fruit and texture here, it will no doubt drink well in its youth, but it should still be alive and kicking after two decades as well. (Oct 2014)"

96 points Anthony Dias Blue (The Tasting Panel): "[$120 list] Another stunner from the Perrin family. Deep, earthy nose; juicy and bright with racy blueberry, raspberry and casses; lush, elegant and seamless with deep spice, licorice and violets; long, tangy and seductive; wonderful now, even better in ten years. (Jan/Feb 2015)"

95 points Wine Spectator: "[$120 list] Warm raspberry and boysenberry confiture aromas and flavors are dominant in this lush, inviting style, but there’s plenty of dried star anise, bay leaf, licorice root, worn leather and roasted juniper notes to fill out the chorus. The finish turns youthfully grippy, with a tarry edge holding sway and adding serious length. Try now, but cellar for maximum effect. Best from 2018 through 2030. (11/15/15)"

94 points Wine & Spirits: "[$120 list] Maybe it is this estate’s position in the cooler north of the appellation, or maybe it’s the age of the vines, organically grown for half a century, that helped them weather August’s heat wave. Whatever it was, this is an exceptional 2012, a vast expanse of rich, spicy flavor, dark and full but never heavy. The juicy black raspberry flavor is more vehicle than main event, conveying a wealth of earth, stone and herbal detail. It lasts with brightness and energy, balanced to age another 10 or 15 years in the cellar. (Feb 2016)"

93 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "[$120 list] Opaque ruby. Potent, mineral-laced raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by suave floral and spice qualities, picking up white pepper and cola accents with air. Seamless, round and sweet on the palate, offering intense red berry preserve and floral pastille flavors with a touch of allspice. Finishes sappy and precise, with velvety tannins and a late jolt of cherry compote. Drink: 2018-2030. (Apr 2015)"
Product SKU 322103
Producer Beaucastel
Country France
Region Rhône
SubRegion Southern Rhône
Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Varietal Rhone Blends - Red
Vintage 2012
Size 750ml
Color Red
ABV 14.5%
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