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One of the demanded red wine regions in France is the Rh\u00f4ne, a valley that starts due south of Lyon and continues along the Rh\u00f4ne River until Provence.<\/p>\n
Due to its notable length, it has varying soils, expositions, micro-climates and varieties. The north is home to appellations such as Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, St-Joseph, Cornas and features Syrah as its sole red grape. Its whites include Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier.<\/p>\n
In its southern half of the Rh\u00f4ne, the wines are notably different. The vineyards are hotter, flatter and composed of different soils and varieties, such as Grenache, Mourv\u00e8dre, Cinsault and Carignan as well as the ubiquitous Syrah. The resulting wines such as Ch\u00e2teauneuf du Pape, are rich and robust with lots of character and warmth.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14515″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Ch\u00e2teau de Beaucastel is 110 hectares, with one single plot in an exceptional terroir at the Northern limit of Ch\u00e2teauneuf du Pape.<\/p>\n
The terroir is archetypal of the best terroirs in Ch\u00e2teauneuf: rolled pebbles on the surface, sand, clay and limestone deeper down.<\/p>\n
The vines are old and have been organically grown for 50 years, which has allowed the roots to grow exceptionally deep.<\/p>\n
They were one of the first converts to organic and biodynamic farming in Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape, which they adopted in 1950 and 1974 respectively.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Only sold per <\/em>case of 6 \/ Total Amount: HK$ 3,540<\/em><\/p>\n “The 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape ratchets up the intensity from the Coudelet, adding more pronounced Mourv\u00e8dre-derived notes of truffle and tree bark to go with ripe black cherries and plums, crushed stone and hints of dark chocolate. Full-bodied in the mouth, with ample concentration and richness, this gently tannic wine finishes long and velvety, with echoes of licorice and dark fruit. It’s a standout from a difficult vintage.” – Wine Advocate, 94 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “Still a little closed, so the fruit is a bit reserved, but there are already meaty, lavender and rosemary aromas. Well-structured and crisp, the tannins building steadily as it flows over the palate. The concentrated and ripe red fruit is very deftly wrapped around the core. Long, spicy, and licorice finish. Drink from release. From organically grown grapes.” – James Suckling, 94 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Grape<\/strong>: Grenache 30%, Mourv\u00e8dre 30%, Syrah 15%, Counoise 10%, Vaccar\u00e8se, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Roussanne 10%, Cinsault 5%<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18068,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n