Beaucastel, Chateauneuf Du Pape Hommage J Perrin Vintage:1989 and the 2015 is a

and the 2015 is a blend of 85% Garnacha and 15% Syrah

with bright lemon

A vein of fresh apple and grapefruit is tapped to introduce unexpected primary juiciness into the layers of confitured

chewy and sweet

More subtle though still prominent oak can be found on the much more reserved red currant and dark berry-suffused nose that displays an astonishing array of spice

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf Du Pape Hommage J Perrin Vintage:1989 and the 2015 is aOpaque ruby. Powerful dark berry, cherry cola, incense, potpourri, musky earth and spicecake aromas show outstanding clarity and pick up a smoky mineral nuance with aeration. Sweet and seamless in the mouth, offering deeply concentrated but energetic black raspberry, cherry preserve, five spice powder and lavender pastille flavors given lift and spine by a core of juicy acidity. Blends richness and finesse with a deft hand and finishes incredibly long