chateaus

[james.ramey]

I just recently recieved a bottle of chateau de beaucastel (1996, Burgandy). And I was just wandering what difference there is between a chateau and anything eles. For instance is it worth more or what? Im clueless as to what the difference is. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/confused.gif[/img]

[winoweenie]

Hi JR and welcome to the board. Simply put , normally when the word Chateau is used it denotes that the wine was Estate Bottled. Also, in most cases, there is a primary residence on the property. ( Most times very impressive)Has nothing to do with quality, but most Chateaus` make pretty good stuff. Think you may have mis-read or posted as the only Chateau Beaucastel I know of is in the Rhone region of France not Burgandy. Happy Holidays.winoweenie

[This message has been edited by winoweenie (edited 12-24-2000).]

[james.ramey]

Thanks for the info. but im pretty sure its a burgandy. If you would like me to give you the information on the label i would be happy to.

j.r

[Innkeeper]

You might go ahead and post the label, because moi aussi only knows of Chateau De Beaucastel, Chateauneuf Du Pape (aka CDP). It is a big red blend from the Rhone.

[james.ramey]

Chateau de Beaucastel then after the coat of arms the is CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE; right below that is something that reads APPELLATION CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE CONTROLEE; then below that it darker yet smaller print is Ste FERMIERE DES VIGNOBLES PIERRE PERRIN AU CHATEAU DE BEAUCASTEL COURTHEZON (Vse)FRANCE

a list of the grapes (if thats useful) that they grow is Mourvedre, grenache, counoise, syrah, and cinsault predominant. Thanks for all your help this far.

j.r.

[Innkeeper]

It's a Rhone, specifically a Lower Rhone, and just about the best wine from the region.

[winoweenie]

Hi again James. I too just saw your duplicate posting under Burgandies. When you get an answer on this board you can take it to the bank All you`re doing is causing us to take up time that could be used constructively elsewhere. READ MY LIPS........ CH. BEAUCASTLE IS A CDP FROM THE RHONE VALLEY. winoweenie

[james.ramey]

I thought you might be wrong, if it takes too much time to answer then dont im just trying to find out for sure what it is. I didnt mean for that to be offinsive to you.

[mrdutton]

You were not offensive to anyone, IMHO.

However...........

I won't pretend to even try to speak for WW - but he was speaking his mind, that's all. When WW speaks about wines, listen.

I trust he just got a bit impatient when he told you once it was a CDP and then you still said it had to be a Bourgogne (Burgundy) and that he might be wrong.

Spend a little time here and read his posts. You will learn a lot about wine!

CDP is not from Bourgogne, no doubt about that at all.

Have you drunk it? Did you enjoy it? Please let us know!!

[james.ramey]

I havent drunk it yet im going to age for a little longer. But I will tell you about it when i do.

j.r.