| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Rhône > Southern Rhône > Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
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Beaucastel Rouge 1995 - "a very ripe, concentrated, and impressively endowed wine. This is another thick, rich, juicy Chateauneuf-du-Pape with that tell-tale black-raspberry, cherry, smoked herbs, roasted coffee and liquorice-scented nose that is profoundly complex. The wine is full bodied and concentrated, as well as slightly riper and more alcoholic than the 1994.
The classic 1995 Chateauneuf du Pape will require discipline. Like most top vintages of Beaucastel, a decade of patience will be warranted before this wine will be enjoyable to drink. Given how tight and closed the 1993 and 1994 are, it is the rare vintage of Beaucastel (1989, 1990, and 1985) that is accessible in its youth, yet they remain capable of aging for 20-25 years. The 1995 will have three decades of longevity, but it will not be approachable before 2006. It exhibits a deep dark ruby/purple color, and a provocative aromatic profile of animal fur, tar, truffles, black cherries, cassis, licorice, and mineral. A medium to full-bodied wine, with a boatload of tannin, considerable grip and structure, and a weighty feel in the mouth, this appears to be a classic vin de garde made in the style of the 1978 Beaucastel (which is still not close to full maturity). Prospective purchasers over the age of forty should be buying this wine for their children.
