2023 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Bordeaux Morey-Saint-Denis is the quiet middle

Morey-Saint-Denis is the quiet middle child of the Côte de Nuits — sandwiched between the fame of Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and the elegance of Chambolle-Musigny to the south

Crème brûlée

and a perfect introduction to the vintage

give an unofficial hint on their label with the allusion to Balze di Montefioralle

the wines feel traditional but have an indescribable wild edge

2023 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Bordeaux Morey-Saint-Denis is the quiet middleBeaucastel has been grown organically for the past 50 years! The history of the estate dates back to 1549. All thirteen of the allowed grape varietals are used in this benchmark blend. Ripe, meaty and dense, with notes of licorice, spice and black fruits, characteristic to the estate there is a refined elegance even with all the saturation. A classic pairing for rustic game meats and steaks, you can drink it now but it will evolve for the next 30