Parker about Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2012
The wine of the vintage is the Perrin's 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin, and it will most likely merit a perfect rating in another couple of years. Full-bodied, massive and layered on the palate, with awesome purity and freshness, it delivers incredible aromatics of beef blood, truffle, graphite, iron and black and blue fruits. Given all of the fruit and texture, you almost have to hunt for the structure here, but trust me, it's there. The tasting at Beaucastel took place a 9 am, and even then, this is one wine I found impossible to spit. It's a tour de force that will have 3-4 decades of life.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Rhone |
Rebsorten | Mourvedre 85% Counoise 5% Grenache 5% Syrah 5% |
Alkoholgehalt | 15.50% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château de Beaucastel/Perrin family, Chemin de Beaucastel, 84350 Courthezon |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2022 - 2042 |
Parker Punkte | 99 |
Jahrgang | 2012 |
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2012

The 2012 Hommage à Jacques Perrin is a cuvée created in honor of the late Jacques Perrin, founder of Château de Beaucastel. It is made from a carefully selected blend of grapes, including Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and other traditional varieties, grown on the estate's best plots and harvested by hand.
On the nose, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2012 presents a tantalizing array of aromas. Intense notes of ripe dark berries such as black cherries, blackberries, and cassis mingle with hints of spices, herbs, tobacco, and a touch of chocolate. The aromas are complex, harmonious, and invite exploration.
On the palate, the 2012 Hommage à Jacques Perrin is powerful yet elegant. It impresses with impressive structure, ripe and silky tannins, and remarkable concentration. The dark fruit flavors continue on the palate, accompanied by lively acidity and subtle spice. The wine reveals exceptional depth and length on the finish.
Château de Beaucastel is known for its traditional winemaking methods and use of biodynamic farming techniques. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2012 reflects the winery's passion and commitment to quality.