January 8, 2026 - A Special Beaucastel Tasting

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For our January tasting, the WAC Wine Club is proud to present a special Beaucastel tasting including a selection of the château’s best reds and a standout white - an experience not to be missed!

All of the reds we’ll be tasting are Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, which are a typical blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, Counoise and other AOC varieties. Keep reading for a snapshot of each vintage, all different in composition.

 Tasting Notes:

2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

  • Style: Rich, opulent, ripe vintage

  • Profile: Dark berry compote, spice, licorice, and velvety tannins

  • Character: Lush, generous; early-drinking but still structured

2013 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

  • Style: Cool, elegant, restrained

  • Profile: Red fruit, herbs, pepper, savory notes

  • Character: Fresher style; more elegant; lighter body; earlier drinking

2014 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

  • Style: Balanced, medium-bodied

  • Profile: Red/black fruit, garrigue, earth, mineral spice

  • Character: Classic and harmonious; moderate aging potential

2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

  • Style: Warm, excellent quality vintage

  • Profile: Dark plum, sweet spice, dried herbs, polished tannins

  • Character: Generous, structured, long-aging; standout year

2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

  • Style: Exceptional, powerful, highly pure

  • Profile: Blackberries, violets, crushed rock, Mediterranean herbs

  • Character: Dense yet balanced; built for long-term aging; benchmark vintage

2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes (planted in 1909)

  • Style: Iconic, rich Rhône white

  • Profile: Pear, apricot, honey, white flowers, hazelnut; develops truffle and honeyed depth with age

  • Character: Full-bodied, luxurious texture; one of the Rhône’s most ageable whites

 More about Château de Beaucastel:

Château de Beaucastel is one of the most iconic estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and a benchmark for the entire southern Rhône. Owned by the Perrin family since 1909, they are known for their commitment to organic and biodynamic farming and are respected worldwide for producing some of the most age-worthy wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Beaucastel is unusual in that it includes all 13+ permitted grape varieties of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with a strong emphasis on Mourvèdre, which adds structure, depth, and complexity. The vineyard’s galets roulés (rounded stones) help regulate temperature, ensuring even ripening of the grapes.

Just this year, Beaucastel completed a major eco-focused renovation, building a low-impact, self-sufficient winery using mostly on-site materials, natural cooling, solar power, and minimal environmental footprint—making it one of the most sustainably designed estates in France.