Chateau de Beaucastel   Chateauneuf Du Pape Hommage J Perrin

2007 Chateauneuf Du Pape Hommage J Perrin

By Chateau de Beaucastel

2007 Chateauneuf Du Pape Hommage J Perrin from Chateau de Beaucastel, Rhone

In the broad landscape of Rhone treasures lies a distinct jewel, the 2007 Chateauneuf Du Pape Hommage J Perrin by Chateau de Beaucastel. This particular vintage, hailing from the celebrated vines of the Chateau's estate, represents a notable hallmark in fine wine investment.

 

An Unravelling Mirage of Complexity

The 2007 growing season bestowed a harmonious blend of elements upon the vineyards: an unusually long winter; a warm, dry summer; and bountiful rains in September. These conditions in consort brought forth the depth and intensity that sets this vintage apart. Drawing upon the dominant Grenache coupled with a unique interplay between Syrah, Mourvèdre and Counoise varietals, this vintage creates an enigma on the palate, a riddle for connoisseurs to joyously decode.

On first impression, your senses are engaged by its deep ruby hue and seductive aromas of blackberry, cherry and spice. As you surrender to its charm, the confrontation between ripe fruit character, laudable minerality, robust tannins and nuanced earthy undertones takes centre stage.

 

Pioneering Elegance in Rhone

The 2007 Hommage is an exceptional embodiment of the iconic Southern Rhône blend. This enigmatic libation demonstrates what chance combined with mastery can achieve; its nuance and complexity marks it as a standout performer not just within Chateau de Beaucastel's portfolio but within the region itself.

 

The Paragon of Wine Investment

Fortified by the 2007 vintage's acclaimed success and unparalleled quality, investors have turned their discerning gaze towards this offering. As the embodiment of Rhone elegance, Hommage J Perrin showcases an irrefutable powerful ageing potential, a core necessity for prosperous fine wine investments. Peeling back the layers of the 2007 Chateauneuf Du Pape Hommage J Perrin from Chateau de Beaucastel is akin to discovering a rich tapestry woven with intricate patterns - each thread adding depth, character, and investment appeal. Unmistakably a vintage that, while nestling grandly on the global fine wine stage today, stands destined to appreciate both in value and stature over time.

Current market price

£4,410.00

12x75cl

Highest score

100

POP score

220.5

Scores and tasting notes

100

The star of the show was the 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage À Jacques Perrin, which in this vintage is a classic blend of 60% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, and the rest Counoise and Grenache. Inky colored and insanely perfumed, with to-die-for notes of lavender, Provencal herbs, roasted meats, black cherries, truffle, crème de cassis and licorice, it flows onto the palate with massive concentration, a stunning mid-palate and a thick, rich texture that never gets heavy or cumbersome. This is blockbuster stuff that just could not get any better. Drink it anytime over the coming 3-4 decades.

Jeb Dunnuck - The Wine Advocate, 27 February 2015

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