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2023 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Chateau de Beaucastel, Rhone
From one of the Rhône's finest estates, the estate flagship Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge. The 2023 Rhône vintage stands out for its balance and poise, marrying ripe fruit with careful vineyard management and the freshness brought by cool nights; rather than emphasising sheer power, it is a year defined by elegance despite a very hot and dry season. Dense licorice and forest berry aromas mask the deep tannin structure of this Châteauneuf-du-Pape masterpiece. Full-bodied but with a lightness of touch, then the power and stony intensity pour over you in a giant wave. The freshness is extraordinary f
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Dense licorice and forest berry aromas mask the deep tannin structure of this Chateauneuf-du-Pape masterpiece. Full-bodied but with a lightness of touch. Then the power and stony intensity pour over you in a giant wave. The freshness is extraordinary for this hot and dry vintage. Serious tannins in the very long, compact and refined finish. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
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