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Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2012 & 2014 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tasting Lot, including 1-bottle of 2012 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape (96RP, 95WS, 94W&S, 93VN) and 1-bottle of 2014 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape (93RP, (91-93VN), 91WS). Of the 2012 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape,Robert Parker's Wine Advocate writes: "What I think might end up being the best Beaucastel since the 1990 or 2001, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape offers a full-bodied, decadent style to go with awesome black and blue fruits, garrigue, licorice, crushed flowers and violets. The purity here is truly something, and it has fabulous mid-palate concentration, building tannin and massive texture. Given all of the fruit and texture here, it will no doubt drink well in its youth, but it should still be alive and kicking after two decades as well. (JD)" (10/2014)
This lot contains the following items:
2012 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape (qty: 1)
2014 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape (qty: 1)
- Lot Items
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2012 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape (750 ml)Quantity: 1Provenance: Original Owner. Purchased on release from local distributor and stored in the temp controlled wine cellar of an AR based collector & repeat consignor.Tasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
96
What I think might end up being the best Beaucastel since the 1990 or 2001, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape offers a full-bodied, decadent style to go with awesome black and blue fruits, garrigue, licorice, crushed flowers and violets. The purity here is truly something, and it has fabulous mid-palate concentration, building tannin and massive texture. Given all of the fruit and texture here, it will no doubt drink well in its youth, but it should still be alive and kicking after two decades as well. (JD)
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Wine Spectator
95
Warm raspberry and boysenberry confiture aromas and flavors are dominant in this lush, inviting style, but there's plenty of dried star anise, bay leaf, licorice root, worn leather and roasted juniper notes to fill out the chorus. The finish turns youthfully grippy, with a tarry edge holding sway and adding serious length. Try now, but cellar for maximum effect. *Highly Recommended* (JM)
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Wine & Spirits
94
Maybe it is this estate’s position in the cooler north of the appellation, or maybe it’s the age of the vines, organically grown for half a century, that helped them weather August’s heat wave. Whatever it was, this is an exceptional 2012, a vast expanse of rich, spicy flavor, dark and full but never heavy. The juicy black raspberry flavor is more vehicle than main event, conveying a wealth of earth, stone and herbal detail. It lasts with brightness and energy, balanced to age another 10 or 15 years in the cellar.
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Vinous
93
Opaque ruby. Potent, mineral-laced raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by suave floral and spice qualities, picking up white pepper and cola accents with air. Seamless, round and sweet on the palate, offering intense red berry preserve and floral pastille flavors with a touch of allspice. Finishes sappy and precise, with velvety tannins and a late jolt of cherry compote. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson
Pre-assemblage. Very dark crimson. Vibrant colour is almost black. Black olives and smoked bacon. Extremely vibrant on the nose too. Luscious ripe fruit on the front palate almost completely covers the tannins. Really quite remarkable. What a different wine from the 2011! Sumptuous. 18/20 points.
Ratings: RP: 96 WS: 95 W&S: 94 VN: 93 JR -
2014 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape (750 ml)Quantity: 1Provenance: Original Owner. Purchased on release from local distributor and stored in the temp controlled wine cellar of an AR based collector & repeat consignor.Tasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
93
The 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape is a beautiful wine in the vintage, and Marc compares it to the 2012. I’m not sure I agree, but there’s no denying the quality in this 2014. Sporting a deep ruby color and terrific notes of blackberries, ground herbs, pepper and Provençal spice, it shows the more forward, charming nature of the vintage and is medium to full-bodied, pure and balanced. Drink it anytime over the coming decade. (JD)
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Vinous
93
Deep ruby. Potent smoke- and peppery spice-tinged cherry and black raspberry aromas are complemented by suggestions of licorice, smoked meat and candied flowers. Densely packed and taut on entry, unfolding quickly to offer sweet black raspberry and cherry-cola flavors that are given vivacity and spine by juicy acidity. Concentrated yet energetic in style, offering excellent closing thrust, smooth tannins and lingering notes of sweet dark berries and spicecake. (JR)
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Wine Spectator
91
A solid core of kirsch and raspberry compote stands out here, with light savory, pepper and shiso leaf notes. Stays fresh and sleek through the finish. (JM)
Ratings: RP: 93 VN: 91-93 WS: 91
