In Bond Fine Wine. 1999 Perrin CDP Beaucastel Rouge, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x150cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (JD). Drinking window: 2007–2034. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Hommage à Jacques Perrin is a Rhone icon - the flagship wine of Chateau de Beaucastel in Chateauneuf du Pape. It is made only in the best vintages, the first in 1989, as a tribute to Jacques, a visionary winemaker who refused to use chemicals in his vine treatment
Robert Parker (RP) — 91/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 21/12/2001 · Drink 2007 - 2025
The prodigious 1999 Beaucastel boasts aromas of blackberry fruit intermixed with cassis, licorice, roasted meats, leather, and truffles. While it does not possess much fat or precociousness, it displays definition and elegance. This is a full-bodied, concentrated, classic Beaucastel.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 96/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 14/06/2019 · Drink 2019-2034
As with the 1995, the 1999 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin is fully mature and has a solid spine of acidity giving it a focused, vibrant style. Based on 60% Mourv'dre, 20% Grenache, and 10% each of Syrah and Counoise brought up in foudre, it shows cooler notes of blackcurrants, Asian spice, graphite, charcuterie, and spice. Full-bodied, concentrated, and elegant on the palate, it's d…
Neal Martin (NM) — 92/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/05/2007 · Drink 2010 - 2020+
A great performance although initially the nose is closed and takes time before aromas of violets, plum, wild hedgrow and black cherries emerge. Lots of vigour, great definition. The palate is medium-bodied, very harmonious with good depth, less feminine than I have found it in the past. Firming up? Sinewy middle leading towards a game-tinged finish. Very good length with a hint of black truffle…