About Chateau de Beaucastel

Located in the southern Rhone Valley, the Chateau de Beaucastel is known primarily for its Chateauneuf du Page line of wines. For this selection, they use a total of 13 traditional grape varieties. The winery maintains 130 hectares of land, 100 of which are used for vineyards. Three-quarters of their vineyard area lies within the Chateauneuf du Page appellation.

Chateau de Beaucastel’s terroir contains marine molasses dating back to the Miocene period. The soil also has a high volume of stones, which retain heat and transfer it to the vines. The climate in this particular region is characterized by low rainfall, plenty of sunshine and great temperature shifts. A deep respect for the land is at the heart of the operation at Chateau de Beaucastel. It’s their goal to enhance the quality of the soil and surrounding environment to maintain the authenticity of wines from this region.

History of Chateau de Beaucastel

Chateau de Beaucastel has a rich history with evidence of the winery showing up in the 16th century. Pierre de Beaucastel purchased the plot of land in 1549 for farming purposes. It was there that the original Beaucastel manor was constructed.  In 1909, Pierre Tramier was head of the wine estate but transferred control to his son-in-law Pierre Perrin who fully developed the Beaucastel winery. His son Jacques eventually took over and continued his father’s work until 1978. Today, Jacques Perrin’s sons work to preserve the heritage of Chateau de Beaucastel wines. Other members of the family also work together to maintain this beautiful estate. Together, they operate Chateau de Beaucastel with absolute love and respect for its terroir.

Chateau de Beaucastel Wines

Each style of wine produced by Chateau de Beaucastel is available in releases dating back to 2003. We’ll give a breakdown of more current releases. The Chateau de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet Rouge 2016 is an incredibly lush wine with a deep purple color. Notes of cherry compote, plums, blackberries, and raspberries are present along with floral aromas. It has a velvety texture with an even balance. This wine will age well over the next 10 years. The Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2016 contains a blend of 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Counoise, and 10% Syrah and a mix of other varietals. It has a well-rounded body with notes of blueberries, blackberries, violets, and smoked earth. More time in the glass results in greater structure and tannins. This wine needs an average of five to seven years in the bottle and will age well for 20 years.

The Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2017 is an outstanding white with notes of honeysuckle, buttered citrus, white flowers, and flower oil. This wine is perfectly balanced with a nice acidity. It has a slightly waxy texture with crisp flavors and aromas.  Finally, the Chateau de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet Blanc 2015 is a Rhone white with strong pear and peach notes. It also shows a hint of almond. This white wine has a medium body, nice acidity, and smooth texture. It will drink well over the next few years.