{"title":"Chateau de Beaucastel","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in France's Southern Rhône Valley, Château de Beaucastel is one of the region's most celebrated wine estates, with a history stretching back to 1549. Its story began when Pierre de Beaucastel acquired land near Courthézon, where a manor house was later built bearing the family's coat of arms. Over the centuries, the property developed into a distinguished wine estate, becoming an important part of the region's winemaking heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA defining chapter began in 1909 when Pierre Tramier acquired the estate, later passing it to his son-in-law Pierre Perrin. Under the guidance of the Perrin family, particularly Jacques Perrin, Beaucastel gained international recognition for its quality and distinctive approach to winemaking. Today, the fifth generation continues the family tradition, bringing together generations of experience with a shared passion for the land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Beaucastel has long been recognised for its pioneering approach to sustainable viticulture. The Perrin family introduced organic farming practices in the 1950s and embraced biodynamic methods in 1974, well ahead of their time. Their philosophy centres on preserving the natural balance of the vineyards, encouraging biodiversity and allowing the unique character of the terroir to shine through. The estate's distinctive landscape, with its sun-warmed rounded stones and Mediterranean climate, plays an essential role in shaping its identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Château de Beaucastel remains a benchmark for Châteauneuf-du-Pape, admired for its heritage, craftsmanship and commitment to quality. More than a century after the Perrin family's arrival, the estate continues to balance tradition with thoughtful innovation, carrying forward a legacy built on respect for nature, family values and the pursuit of excellence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-coudoulet-blanc-2020-750ml","title":"Chateau de Beaucastel Coudoulet Blanc 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite peach, ripe pear and melon unfold with delicate floral notes, citrus peel and a touch of spice. The palate is generous and gently rounded, with a silky texture balanced by lively freshness and a long, subtly savoury finish. Crafted by the Perrin family from a small, three-hectare vineyard adjoining Beaucastel, this distinctive Rhône white blends Bourboulenc, Marsanne, Viognier and Clairette. Fermentation and maturation partly in oak and partly in stainless steel bring texture without overwhelming the fruit. A beautifully balanced expression of the southern Rhône, combining warmth and richness with elegance and lift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau de Beaucastel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67773223272748,"sku":"40944","price":42.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/ChateaudeBeaucastelCoudouletBlanc_2.png?v=1793748921"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-coudoulet-rouge-2022-750ml","title":"Chateau de Beaucastel Coudoulet Rouge 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh red berries and ripe cherry mingle with fragrant Mediterranean herbs and gentle spice. Supple and inviting, the palate offers generous fruit, velvety tannins and an appealing freshness, carrying through to a long, savoury finish. Often affectionately called ‘baby Beaucastel’, Coudoulet comes from vineyards immediately east of the celebrated estate, sharing its distinctive soils of rounded stones over ancient seabed. Grenache leads the blend, supported by Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault, with maturation in large oak foudres adding harmony and depth. The warm 2022 vintage delivers plenty of southern Rhône generosity while retaining the poise that makes Coudoulet such a rewarding introduction to Beaucastel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau de Beaucastel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67773223371052,"sku":"40945","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/ChateaudeBeaucastelCoudouletRouge_2.png?v=1793748956"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-2021-750ml","title":"Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh berry fruit, warm spices and aromatic garrigue introduce a beautifully poised Beaucastel, with savoury depth beneath its fragrant fruit. The palate is silky and expansive, combining finely structured tannins with a freshness that gives the wine precision and energy through the lingering finish. One of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s benchmark estates, the Perrin family’s Beaucastel has cultivated all thirteen traditional varieties organically since the 1960s. Each variety is harvested and vinified separately before blending and maturation in large oak foudres. The cooler 2021 vintage brings a particularly elegant, classically proportioned expression, offering complexity and finesse alongside the structure to develop gracefully in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau de Beaucastel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67773223403820,"sku":"40946","price":179.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/ChateaudeBeaucastelChateauneuf-du-PapeRouge2022_2.png?v=1793748987"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-2022-750ml","title":"Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark berry fruit and plum rise from the glass with violet perfume and an undercurrent of savoury spice. Rich and enveloping, the palate combines concentrated fruit with silky tannins, while a thread of freshness maintains balance through the impressively persistent finish. From the Perrin family’s renowned estate in northern Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Beaucastel draws its complexity from all thirteen traditional varieties, grown organically on soils layered with the region’s famous rounded stones. Separate vinification preserves each variety’s character before blending and a year in large oak foudres. The warm 2022 season has produced a generous, deeply flavoured Beaucastel, marrying its youthful opulence with refinement and considerable cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau de Beaucastel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67773223502124,"sku":"40947","price":179.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/ChateaudeBeaucastelChateauneuf-du-PapeRouge2022_2_7203455f-018e-4876-96bd-27dad9d6e3d5.png?v=1793749014"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/collections\/Chateau_de_Beaucastel_3.png?v=1793749752","url":"https:\/\/normanbyfinewines.co.nz\/collections\/chateau-de-beaucastel.oembed","provider":"Normanby Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}