Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 1988 1.5L Magnum

Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1988 is an understated, savory, and classically structured southern Rhône red wine produced by the Perrin family at their historic estate in Courthézon. Sourced from organically farmed vines rooted in the estate’s signature terroir of heat-retaining quartzite rolled pebbles (galets roulés), porous sandstone, and molasses, the 1988 vintage produced a firmer, cooler-toned, and more traditional expression. Each grape variety was harvested manually and vinified separately following a flash-heating process, before being blended and matured for one year in large neutral oak foudres. In the glass, it reveals a fully mature, translucent garnet-brick core. The complex tertiary bouquet unfolds with delicate aromas of macerated black cherries, dried redcurrants, and figs, seamlessly interwoven with notes of aged leather, smoked game, forest floor, dried garrigue herbs, black licorice, and earthy white truffle. On the palate, it delivers a medium body defined by integrated, fine-grained tannins, remarkable natural freshness, and a clean, savory, iron-tinged finish.

Food Pairing: Roasted rack of lamb with herbs, slow-cooked venison stew, braised squab, duck breast with wild mushrooms, or aged Comté cheese.