Hommage à Jacques Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Stand back as the Chateauneuf-du-Pape super-express arrives! The dark side of the mourvedre force charges into the light. Gigantic concentration, but not a jot heavy. All the forest berries you could ever want, plus cassis and licorice. The balance is so perfect that the finish makes it feel weightless. From a single parcel planted with 60% mourvedre and 20% each of grenache and syrah. From organically grown grapes. Drink from release.

A focused, dense, scented and well-structured Chateau de Beaucastel. The nose shows aromas of wild berries, dried thyme, Mediterranean herbs, warm earth and baking spices. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins. Solid structure at this stage, but all in control. Driven, textural and layered. There is a seductive stream of berries at the center and plenty of verve, with herbs and spices mingling harmoniously. Long finish. Best from 2027.

Bold and gutsy, with an exuberant, seductive profile shored up by focused tannins and energy. Delivers a solid core of black fruit and licorice root, spiked with violet and smoked meat and anchored by cast iron mineral depth. Impressive and concentrated through the long, stylish finish. Mourvèdre, Grenache, Counoise and Syrah. Drink now through 2035. 64 cases made.