Rhône, France
Château de Beaucastel
Biodynamic pioneers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape since 1549
Est. 1549
About the Estate
Beaucastel is the benchmark estate of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the only property that grows all 13 permitted grape varieties, and a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in the Southern Rhône since 1974. Pierre de Beaucastel purchased vineyards in Coudoulet in 1549. In 1909, Pierre Tramier bought the estate and replanted after phylloxera. Jacques Perrin transformed it into a global icon by pioneering organic farming in the 1950s and biodynamic viticulture in 1974, decades before it became fashionable. Wine Spectator named the 1989 vintage its Wine of the Year. The Hommage à Jacques Perrin cuvée, with 60%+ Mourvèdre, represents the pinnacle of Southern Rhône winemaking. The estate is now in its fifth generation and a member of Primum Familiae Vini.
Grape Varieties
All 13 Châteauneuf-du-Pape varieties: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise, Vaccarèse, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picardan
Heritage & Milestones
A journey through time, celebrating the moments that defined our legacy
Historic Origins
Pierre de Beaucastel purchased vineyards in Coudoulet, inscribing his family crest on the property and founding one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's oldest estates.
Modern Era Begins
Pierre Tramier bought Beaucastel and began replanting the phylloxera-devastated vineyards, reviving the estate's wine-making legacy.
Organic Pioneer
Jacques Perrin pioneered organic farming at Château de Beaucastel, radical innovation decades before it became mainstream.
Biodynamic Revolution
The estate adopted biodynamic viticulture, becoming one of the first Châteauneuf-du-Pape properties to embrace this philosophy of life approach.
Wine of the Year
Wine Spectator named the 1989 vintage #1 Wine of the Year, cementing Beaucastel's status as a global icon.
Historic Origins
Pierre de Beaucastel purchased vineyards in Coudoulet, inscribing his family crest on the property and founding one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's oldest estates.
Modern Era Begins
Pierre Tramier bought Beaucastel and began replanting the phylloxera-devastated vineyards, reviving the estate's wine-making legacy.
Organic Pioneer
Jacques Perrin pioneered organic farming at Château de Beaucastel, radical innovation decades before it became mainstream.
Biodynamic Revolution
The estate adopted biodynamic viticulture, becoming one of the first Châteauneuf-du-Pape properties to embrace this philosophy of life approach.
Wine of the Year
Wine Spectator named the 1989 vintage #1 Wine of the Year, cementing Beaucastel's status as a global icon.
Vineyard Location
Rhône, France
Terroir
100 hectares (70 in Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, 30 in Côtes du Rhône) on the appellation's famous galets roulés: large rounded river stones that absorb sunlight during the day and radiate warmth at night. Below the stones lie layers of sand, clay and limestone providing excellent drainage. The Mistral wind reduces disease pressure naturally. With over 50 years of organic farming, the vines dig exceptionally deep.
Available Wines
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