2013 Chateau de Beaucastel Rouge, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 1x750ml

Vinous 92

Opaque ruby. Deep-pitched black and blue fruit liqueur aromas are complemented by suggestions of licorice and cola. Broad, sweet and fleshy, offering concentrated blackberry and boysenberry flavors enlivened by juicy acidity and a peppery spice nuance. Tightens up slowly on the youthfully tannic, focused finish, which clings with resonating spiciness and outstanding tenacity. [Josh Raynolds, 04/01/2016]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2026

Robert Parker 93

The 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape is a beauty and has a rare level of concentration and depth in the vintage. Blueberry, crushed flowers, pepper, and violet aromas and flavors flow nicely to a medium to full-bodied, structured and tannic Beaucastel that has impressive purity and plenty of length. It’s not massive, but still needs 4-5 years of cellaring and will keep for a decade after that. [Jeb Dunnuck, 19/10/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030