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Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1989 was the Wine of the Year in 1991
Perhaps the greatest Beaucastel ever produced. Has the class and structure of a great vintage of Mouton-Rothsch...
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The Story
Château de Beaucastel has long been considered as one of the greatest wines in France. It is famously known for its elegance, balance and ageing potential. Beaucastel has an exceptional terroir at the northern limit of the appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, exposed to the mistral wind. All thirteen varieties of the appellation have been grown organically since the sixties.
Situation:Châteauneuf-du-Pape, between Orange and Avignon, Château ...