In Bond Fine Wine. 2003 Perrin CDP Beaucastel Rouge, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2007–2046. 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
James Molesworth (JM) — 94/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/05/2006 · Drink 2008-2025
Young and tight, with garrigue and roasted game aromas peeking out from a core of ripe black currant, plum and fig fruit. Lots of toast tobacco and iron as well. The finish is well-endowed with tannins, but they are ripe and pure. Best from 2008 through 2025.
James Molesworth (JM) — 94/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/05/2006 · Drink 2008-2025
Young and tight, with garrigue and roasted game aromas peeking out from a core of ripe black currant, plum and fig fruit. Lots of toast tobacco and iron as well. The finish is well-endowed with tannins, but they are ripe and pure. 15,000 cases made.
Robert Parker (RP) — 95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/02/2008 · Drink 2011-2046
The 2003 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin has turned out even better than I thought last year. Black purple to the rim, with an extraordinary nose of smoke, camphor, blackberry, cassis, sweet cherry, white flowers, licorice, and Chinese black tea, the wine has superb richness, huge tannins, massive concentration, and a monster finish. Forget this wine for 5-8 years and drin…