Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, violet, leather

Palate: blackcurrant, wild herbs, graphite, iron

Collection is Beaupre's prestige Coteaux d'Aix red, drawn from older Syrah, Grenache and Cabernet parcels at Saint-Cannat. Organic-certified.

What it pairs with

History

Owned by the Double barons descendants since 1855, the estate at Saint-Cannat farms 43 of its 130 hectares to vine. Organic-certified since Phanette Double took over the vineyard work in 2013.

  1. 1855Double family establishes the estate
  2. 2013Phanette Double takes over vineyard work and begins organic conversion

Facts

Producer
Chateau de Beaupre · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOC
Oak
Aged in oak barrels for 12 to 14 months
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1995
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Chateau de Beaupre Collection Rouge

What does Chateau de Beaupre Collection Rouge taste like?

Black cherry, garrigue, violet and leather on the nose; blackcurrant, wild herbs, graphite and iron on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Chateau de Beaupre Collection Rouge?

Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. The 14 months of oak ageing gives cellar potential; younger bottles benefit from 60 minutes of decanting.

What food pairs with Chateau de Beaupre Collection Rouge?

Roast leg of lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Daube provencale and aged Tomme de Provence are equally strong matches.

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