Chateauneuf du Pape 2022 Chateau de Beaucastel — 37606 — 37606

he 2022 growing season in the southern Rhône brought ideal conditions for Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Hot, dry days and cool mistral breezes prevented the grapes from overheating. At Château de Beaucastel, this allowed for concentrated fruit and excellent freshness. The Perrin family estate had distinctive galets roulés (large white pebbles that accumulate heat) that helped the Mourvèdre and Grenache to ripen fully while retaining their structure. Harvest began in mid-September, a little earlier than usual. Powerful color, firm tannins and the complex combination of all 13 varieties characteristic of Beaucastel