Châteauneuf du Pape, 2021

Name: Châteauneuf du Pape
Brand: Château de Beaucastel
Price: 394.73 GBP

Available Vintages

all 1994 1996 1997 1999 2007 2012 2016 2021

justerini & brooks tasting note

More reticent from barrel than the Coudoulet, as one would expect, with a bit of coaxing layers of velvety plums, blackberries, salt, pepper and licorice begin to emerge. Impressive persistence and concentration, there is certainly no lack of substance or material here. The tannins though present support rather than dominate and leave the impression of 2021 as a bold but well balanced and focussed vintage. A blend of all thirteen permitted varieties with a bias towards Grenache and Mourvèdre: 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, 5% Cinsault, and 15% of the other permitted varieties.

critic reviews

92/100Nicolas Greinacher,Vinous

Bottled in June 2023, the 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape ended up slightly below my initial assessment from barrel last year. Nonetheless, it presents a distinctively elegant and refreshing character that’s neatly defined by ripe black cherry, licorice, violet, strawberry and meaty traces. Round tannins neatly frame this savory and polished red that offers highly enjoyable drinking right out of the gate.

DRINKING WINDOW 2025 - 2039

date of review 06/2024

94/100Joe Czerwinski,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape ratchets up the intensity from the Coudelet, adding more pronounced Mourvedre-derived notes of truffle and tree bark to go with ripe black cherries and plums, crushed stone and hints of dark chocolate. Full-bodied in the mouth, with ample concentration and richness, this gently tannic wine finishes long and velvety, with echoes of licorice and dark fruit. It's a standout from a difficult vintage.

DRINKING WINDOW 2024 - 2040

date of review 10/2023