Beaucastel Castle

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Château de Beaucastel

History of the Estate Beaucastel Castle

the story of Beaucastel Castle

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

the origin of wine

Located in the municipality ofCourthézon, THEBeaucastel Castlehas a domain of130haof which100 hectares are in productionThe estate's landscapes are magnificent, with truffle oaks, olive trees, and garrigue scrubland. The rounded pebbles of the Rhône River absorb heat during the day and release it at night.MistralIt rushes into the small hills of the appellation: its virtue lies in drying the vines and preventing disease.Beaucastel Castleis one of the very few areas to cultivate the13 grape varietiesauthorized by the appellation, even if theMourvèdreis one of the dominant grape varieties.

Perrin family

Exceptional men and women

Jean PierreAndFrançois Perrin, the two sons ofJacques PerrinThey took over the management of the business together after their father's death. They significantly developed the field by creating a brand newPerrin Family trading activity, by acquiring the Château des Tourelles in Gigondas and forging a legendary partnership with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt for the production of Miraval. In 2006 the familyPerrinjoined the very exclusive club ofPrimum Familiae Vini, a club comprised of family-owned estates dedicated to producing exceptional wines. Today, the fifth generation is also active in the estate, taking on various roles:

  • Marc
  • Rock
  • Thomas
  • Cécile
  • Charles
  • Mathieu
  • Caesar

Beaucastel Castle

Character & know-how

IfJacques PerrinHe was a true pioneer in the establishment of organic farming in the 1950s; he was also the architect of theconversion to biodynamicsSince 1974, this philosophy has guided the family's values: to make the most authentic terroir-driven wine possible, to respect and nurture nature, and finally, to master the art of blending, thanks to unique expertise passed down through generations, allowing each grape variety to express itself and create the best possible combination. The wine ofBeaucastel Castlemust offer a unique character each year and combinepower,structure,eleganceAndfreshness.

The estate produces 5 wines, including oneRed CoudouletAndWhite, THEChâteau de Beaucastel Rouge, THEChâteau de Beaucastel Blanc(exclusively Roussanne grape variety) and the vintageTribute to Jacques Perrin, produced in limited quantities, generally subscribers of the 100/100 Parker.