2004 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape

The Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape is made up of a blend of Mourvedre, Grenache, Counoise, Syrah and Cinsault. Very deep crimson colour with crimson mauve hue. Complex nose – perfumed with notes of raspberry, truffle, spice and cherry emerging. The palate is impressive, with layers of raspberry, white pepper, plum and cedar evident. Fine grained tannins – perfect balance. Exceptionally long aftertaste of spice and white pepper.
Cellar 5-8 years (2014-2017)
Alc/Vol: 14%

Other Reviews....
One of the great successes of the vintage and certainly better than their 2003 is Beaucastel’s 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape. Deep ruby/purple in color with loads of licorice, smoked game, black cherry and blackberry fruit, along with incense and truffle, the wine has fabulous richness, high tannin, medium to full body, and beautiful length, richness, and purity. This is a beauty and one of the vintage’s finest wines. Give it 4-6 years of bottle age and drink it over the next 25+ years. It has the potential to be one of the longest-lived Chateauneuf du Papes of the vintage.
93+ points
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate