2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Hommage à Jacques Perrin, Château de Beaucastel, Rhône Unit of Measure:1 X 750ML it feels beholden on us

it feels beholden on us to find the ideal moment for such casks to shine at their brightest

even for those not usually drawn to peated whisky

warming spice and orange zest with baked apple and toasted oak

but not so in 2010 – it’s the best any of us can recall: a must-have

all beautifully defined

2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Hommage à Jacques Perrin, Château de Beaucastel, Rhône Unit of Measure:1 X 750ML it feels beholden on usDeep black ruby colour. Profound aromas of black cherry, cassis, spice, leather and game, with an almost medicinal aspect. Very sweet entry, then firm and closed, almost too hard on the palate today. Extremely concentrated on the finish. A wine to be kept for your retirement.