In Bond Fine Wine. 2023 Perrin CDP Beaucastel Rouge, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 93–95/100 (NG). Drinking window: 2027–2038. 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
Nicolas Greinacher (NG) — 93–95/100 · Vinous, 2025-10-31 · Drink 2027-2038
The 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape shows well, unwinding with intense blackberry, black cherry and licorice aromatics. Silky and elegant, it hits the full-bodied palate with energy and drive, coming to a close with freshness and focus on the rounded finish. This classy red Châteauneuf can be approached as of 2026. This year’s tasting at Château de Beaucastel, led by both César and François Perrin, reaf…