Among the prominent people in the town of Courthezon during the sixteenth century was the Beaucastel family. In 1549, "Noble Pierre de Beaucastel" bought "a barn with its land holdings, containing 25 saumées at Coudoulet". More than four centuries later, this remarkable domaine, known today at Château de Beaucastel, is producing what most people acknowledge to be the finest wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In 1903, a young chemical engineer and mathematics professor named Pierre Perrin, together with his father-in-law, began to restore the domaine following the ravages of phylloxera. His son, Jacques Perrin, took over the domaine in 1953 and introduced many innovations such as improved grape varietals, integrated pest control, and a flash-heat exchanger. Today, the third and fourth generations of Perrins, François and Jean-Pierre and Jean-Pierre's sons Pierre, Marc and Thomas, continue in the tradition of their father and grandfather.
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Robert Parker 93 “Tasted as a representative sample that was blended from several foudres, the 2017 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel looks to be another
Wine Advocate 95 “The full-bodied, dense 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape seems a bit closed at the moment, but Asian five spice powder still brings plenty of complexity
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Wine Advocate 95 “The full-bodied, dense 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape seems a bit closed at the moment, but Asian five spice powder still brings plenty of complexity and
James Suckling 94 This has a very plush, luscious and generously fleshy feel. Cherry compote, raspberries, blackberries and plums. Tarry elements, too. Smooth, velvety, pure and
Wine Spectator 97 "A stunner from the get-go, with waves of thoroughly seductive boysenberry, plum, blueberry and raspberry reduction forming the core, while roasted apple wood,
Vinous Media 91-92 "Bright violet. Intense dark berry and cherry compote aromas are complemented by suggestions of licorice and candied flowers. Palate-caressing black raspberry and bitter
James Suckling 99 “This is a stunning Beaucastel. A classic! Has a superb array of fruit, ranging from red, through to blue, darker purple and black.
Wine Spectator 96 WS TOP 100 2013 Rank 8 “Dark, dense and very closed now, this has a tremendous core of crushed plum, linzer torte and blackberry confiture
Wine Advocate 94 "Not yet bottled, the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape is one of the few inky colored wines in the vintage. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated
Wine Advocate 90 " The 2009 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet red represents the essence of Provence in its notes of ground pepper, new saddle leather, lavender,
Wine Spectator 96 WS TOP 100 2013 Rank 8 " Dark, dense and very closed now, this has a tremendous core of crushed plum, linzer torte and blackberry
Wine Spectator 96 "Dark, dense and very closed now, this has a tremendous core of crushed plum, linzer torte and blackberry confiture waiting in reserve. Ample
Rhone Report 92 "Just bottled at the time of tasting, the 2010 Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel is a great Coudoulet. A
Wine Spectator 96 TOP 100 2008 "One of the largest estates in the Ch?teauneuf-du-Pape appellation, this property is owned and run by the Perrin family. In
Wine Spectator 96 Collectibles "Thoroughly primal, with a torrent of raspberry and boysenberry fruit rushing forth. Only shows hints of its full range, with licorice, incense, graphite
Wine Spectator 94 Highly Recommended "Young and tight, with garrigue and roasted game aromas peeking out from a core of ripe black currant, plum and fig fruit.
Wine Spectator 95 "This is gorgeous, with a creamy mouthfeel that carries lush papaya, green and yellow apple, chamomile, melon and heather honey notes through the
Stephen Tanzer 88 "Bright ruby. Fresh red berries, olive and licorice on the nose. Fresh, sharply delineated raspberry and cherry flavors are framed by dusty tannins
Wine Spectator 93 "Ripe and very sleek, with a dense core of cassis, blackberry and anise framed by violet and spice. The long finish drips with
The Wine Advocate 92 "Starting the reds, the 2012 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel looks to be an outstanding example of this cuvee. Showing
Wine Advocate 93 "The 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape is a beauty and has a rare level of concentration and depth in the vintage. Blueberry, crushed flowers,
Wine Enthusiast 91 "Unlike many vintages of Coudoulet, this one is medium-bodied and fruit-forward, offering hints of cherries, mulberries and wild Provençal herbs. Those garrigue notes
Wine & Spirits 93 “The Perrins pull this wine from the galet-covered vineyards that lay just the other side of the A7 from their vines at
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