Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2021 - Château de Beaucastel

A red Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Château de Beaucastel, made from a blend of thirteen indigenous varieties, including Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah. Each variety is harvested separately by hand; Mourvèdre and Syrah ferment in oak vats, while the other eleven ferment in traditional concrete vats. After malolactic fermentation the varieties are blended, then aged for one year in oak foudres before bottling. The nose shows blackberries, raspberries, cassis, cherries in spirit, aromatic herbs, pepper and lavender. The palate is medium to full bodied, harmonious and balanced, with good tannin and softness, and the finish is long with forest fruit notes.