Chateau de Beaucastel "Hommage a Jacques Perrin" Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2010

rafted only in exceptional vintages, Hommage à Jacques Perrin represents the pinnacle of Chateau de Beaucastel’s winemaking legacy. The 2010 vintage is a powerful and profound expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, honoring Jacques Perrin’s dedication to authenticity, tradition, and terroir.

This rare cuvée showcases an extraordinary concentration of old-vine Mourvèdre, blended with Syrah, Grenache, and Counoise, creating a wine of remarkable depth and complexity. In the glass, it reveals an opaque ruby hue, with aromas of blackcurrant, wild herbs, smoked meat, licorice, and graphite. The palate is intense yet graceful, offering layers of dark plum, blackberry compote, truffle, and savory garrigue, framed by firm but silky tannins and a lingering mineral finish.

Structured for longevity, the 2010 vintage has the power to evolve beautifully over decades, making it a collector’s treasure and one of the finest modern benchmarks of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Black fruits, cassis, spice, leather, and Provençal herbs.

• Palate: Concentrated and velvety, with notes of blackberry, plum, graphite, licorice, and earthy truffle.

• Finish: Long, structured, and beautifully balanced, with age-worthy tannins.

Winemaking

Sourced from organically farmed old vines, with Mourvèdre as the star variety, the grapes are hand-harvested, fermented traditionally, and aged in oak foudres. Only produced in exceptional vintages, this cuvée exemplifies the estate’s mastery of blending and respect for terroir.

Serving & Pairing

Decant several hours before serving to allow the wine to fully express its complexity. Best enjoyed alongside roasted game, lamb shank, venison, or dishes rich with earthy and herbal flavors.