THE PRODUCER
Arguably the leading estate in Chateauneuf-du-Pape – perhaps the first among
equals – for its consistency under the Perrin family for over a century. It’s
history and fame harks back to 1549 when it was founded by the Beaucastel
family. A large estate of 130 hectares the bulk of which is Chateauneuf-du-Pape
famed organically since the 1950s and now biodynamically since 1974.

All 13 grape varieties are used for the production of the red Chateauneuf, and
the “standard” wine is arguably among the best in the appellation, and great
value. Things take a step up … no, call that a leap … with the ‘Hommage a
Jacques Perrin’, which is based on 80% of 110-year-old Mourvèdre from the
Courrieux vineyard and blended with varying amounts of Grenache, Syrah and
Counoise. This is stratospheric Chateauneuf in any terms!

Beaucastel also makes exceptional white Chateauneuf-du-Pape which is based on
predominantly Roussanne but also using the five other grapes in the estate white
wine. The Cuvee Vieille Vignes indeed comes from very old vines - planted in
1901 – and picked ripe to give an exotic richness of immense power yet still of
unbelievable balance. We offer both red and white wine from Beaucastel.

THE WINE
First produced in 1989, ‘Hommage a Jacques Perrin’ is Beaucastel’s flagship wine
and based on 60-80% of 110-year-old Mourvèdre vines from the Courrieux vineyard,
blended with varying amounts of old vine Grenache, Syrah and Counoise. With
ageing in French oak barrels for 12-18 months, and it only being made in the
best vintages, this is stratospheric Chateauneuf in any terms!

Hommage has bags of complexity and depth, red fruits, spice, truffle, and is
full-bodied and generous yet lively and balanced with silky fine tannins. Around
350 cases are produced each year.

DESCRIPTION
Type:RedVintage:2010Country:FranceRegion:Southern RhoneSub region:Chateauneuf du
PapeGrape:70% Mourvèdre, 10%, Grenache, 10% Counoise & 10% SyrahStyle:Rich and
intenseSweetness:DryABV:15%Drinking window:2020 - 2060Size:750mlFood match:Lamb


CRITICS SCORES
We choose our wines based on a range of criteria(seehow we choose our wines)of
which critic scores is justone. Rather than simply highlight the best score to
promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided
by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do
not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more
weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores
like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a92/100average critic score or
better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a
high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we
offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the
market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and
representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide
to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add
individual critic scores to our website in the future.