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3 Btl 1990 Château de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:240.00 EUR Estimated At:400.00 - 500.00 EUR
3 Btl 1990 Château de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Three bottles Château de Beaucastel
1990 vintage
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône/France
Original filling quantity: 0.75 l
Fill level: This lot comprises three bottles of 1990 vintage Château de Beaucastel from the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation at Rhône.

The fame of this appellation on the southern part of the Rhône dates back to the former papal residence. Today, papal insignia such as the tiara and the Keys of Heaven can still be found on the bottles. The vines grow on pebble scree, galets, which accelerate grape maturity in the hot climate to produce full-bodied, opulent wines. It’s typical for red and white Châteauneuf-du-Pape to be made from a variety of accepted grape varieties, however the most important is Grenache, the soul of these wines.

The wine region on the Rhône is not only very old, it also produces some of the best wines that, despite their longevity, can also provide great enjoyment in their youth. After Lyon, the Rhône hurriedly descends to the south. Here, on the west bank, the Côte Rôtie wines are produced, while the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations are situated on the east bank. In the northern reaches of the Rhône, Syrah is king. White wines are produced from Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier. The vines grow in mineral-rich, structure-giving floors consisting of weathered granite with feldspar, gneiss and mica. A completely different world, in terms of topography, viticulture and culture, is located in the southern Rhône valley: here, Mediterranean grape varieties like the red and white Grenache are at home. They dominate the Cuvées, which, like the Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is made from a dozen different grape varieties.

The 1990 Château de Beaucastel was last awarded 96 points by Robert Parker in 2003. The wine was rated 92 points by Wine Spectator.

The fill levels are excellent (< 3 cm). The labels and capsules are in perfect condition.
Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
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