The flagship of Château de Beaucastel, the Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2019 stands as a statement of purity and depth, destined for lovers of great Rhône wines seeking a lasting emotion. Sourced from a terroir of rolled pebbles on clay-limestone and silty soils at the northern edge of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, this cuvée embodies the vision of pioneer Jacques Perrin, who restored Mourvèdre to its sovereign status. The sunny, well-managed 2019 vintage yields a wine of great concentration, featuring a silky tannic framework and rare aromatic brightness. On opening, waves of ripe black fruit intertwine with violet, gentle spices and subtle hints of fine wood. The palate, precise and enveloping, traces a long, almost meditative finish. Ideal for building a characterful cellar or giving an unforgettable gift, this bottle combines the greatness of the terroir, the estate's long-standing organic know-how and the promise of legendary ageing.

Assemblage et vinification

Led by Mourvèdre, the house's signature grape, the Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2019 is based on a rigorous parcel selection and hand-harvesting at optimal ripeness. The organic viticulture practised at Beaucastel since the 1960s preserves the integrity of the grapes and the sense of place, allowing the texture of the rolled stones and the breath of the limestone clays to be expressed without artifice. Sorting is meticulous and selective, keeping only the healthiest, most concentrated berries. The respectful, restrained vinification reveals the fruit's sap, refines the tannic weave and highlights the wine's inner freshness. The objective is clear: to serve harmony rather than display, to offer a straight, long and nuanced material capable of unfolding over several decades. This search for balance gives the 2019 a natural depth where power, precision and creaminess advance in unison.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Deep purple with violet highlights, dense and luminous, announcing a wine of substance. The legs, slow and regular, betray generous extract and perfectly controlled ripeness.
• Nose : Opens on ripe black fruits, blackberry and blackcurrant, lifted by violet and gentle spices. With aeration, notes of fresh herbs, liquorice, a subtle toasted, wooded touch and a chocolaty echo emerge, adding complexity without weight. The aromatic depth remains clear and filigreed.
• Palate : Broad, velvety attack, immediately supported by fine tannins with a tight grain. The structure stretches out, upright, driven by a sapid freshness that balances the richness of the fruit. The balance of acidity, body and tannins is near perfection; the finish is long with almost infinite persistence, leaving a distinguished spicy and floral signature.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 16 et 18°C in large glasses to allow the bouquet full expression. Open the bottle gently and let the wine wake at its own pace. Depending on your preferences and the youth of the bottle, allow some breathing time in-bottle before service to reveal the wine's suppleness and aromatic drive. Store in a cellar, undisturbed, at constant temperature, and enjoy its remarkable ageing potential over 25 years, favourable to the emergence of complex tertiary nuances.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : reserved for bold canapés, served in small measures to appreciate the wine's aromatic nobility without rushing it.
• Starters : pan-seared or lightly cooked foie gras with a mildly spiced reduction, poultry pâtés en croûte, roasted root vegetables with a short jus.
• Main courses : roasted pigeon with a dark berry jus, golden sweetbreads, sautéed chanterelles, pink rack of lamb with fine herbs and a reduced jus with gentle spices.
• Cheese : aged pressed cheeses, mature Comté, mountain tomme, or truffle Brie for a textural and depth match.
• Desserts : low-sugar dark chocolate, roasted praline, or a cocoa-and-spice dessert to salute the wine's chocolatey finish.

Moments de dégustation

The Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2019 is the ideal companion:

• To celebrate a special occasion when you want a masterful gustatory signature.
• At a gourmet dinner where service precision and spot-on pairings matter.
• As an exceptional gift for a connoisseur, promising long and luminous cellaring.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2019, Château de Beaucastel
• Appellation : Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
• Type : Dry red wine, Fine wines
• Millésime : 2019
• Cépages : Mourvèdre majority, traditional appellation field blend
• Degré d’alcool : 14.5%
• Élevage : information not disclosed by the estate
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Garde : 25 years and more
• Température de service : 16–18°C