Red2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Château de Beaucastel · Rhône Valley, France
89
Aggregate Score
Based on 3 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.
Awards & Recognition
🏅Parker 90+💎Best Value
Critic Scores
Decanter (2020)87
James Suckling (2020)89
Wine Enthusiast (2020)90
Tasting Notes
Exotic aromas of garrigue herbs, leather, dark plum, and lavender. Full-bodied and earthy with spicy warmth and silky tannins.
Our Review
Beaucastel is the benchmark for Châteauneuf-du-Pape, utilizing all 13 permitted grape varieties. The 2020 is generous and complex — outstanding value for a wine of this quality.
Food Pairings
Beef stewLamb tagineRoasted vegetables
Serving Temperature
16-18°C
Aging Potential
8-20 years
Pros
- +Excellent quality for the category
- +Well-balanced and complex
- +Strong critical acclaim
- +Aging potential
Cons
- -Premium pricing
- -Limited availability in some markets
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Château de Beaucastel
- Region
- Rhône Valley
- Sub-Region
- Southern Rhône
- Country
- France
- Grape
- Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise
- Appellation
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price
- $85
- Price Range
- Premium
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