François Perrin is justifiably euphoric over the quality of 2003 Château de Beaucastel, having missed out on making a cuvée at all in 2002. We tasted each individual varietal cuvée separately; Syrah, Counoise, Grenache and Mourvèdre. The Syrah has been carefully selected for its structure and direction. The Grenache is beautifully opulent and full of ripe, luscious fruit, whilst the Mourvèdre – a trump card here – contributes a rich power, with its dense chocolate flavours and intense cherry stone tannins. The final component is the outstanding Counoise, providing a delicious balance of elegance and a lovely earthiness on the finish. The combination of the four creates a superbly complex Château de Beaucastel with power and longevity. Sadly yields are down dramatically so allocations this year are even smaller than ever.
Maturity Ready 2024 - 2042
Prices shown in bond
Maturity Ready 2023 - 2034
Maturity Mature 2011 - 2022
Sign up to our newsletter and enjoy a 5% discount on your first purchase.
By submitting your details, you’re agreeing for us to send you information about offers and the latest updates from Lay & Wheeler by email. We’ll always treat your personal details with care and will never sell them to other companies for marketing purposes. Please visit our privacy policy page for more information.
We use cookies to deliver a better experience for you on our site. By continuing you agree to our use of cookies.
