1972 Chateauneuf du Pape
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From The Purple Notebook – Dinner in South London. Deep fox red with lots of evolution at the rim. Light and sweet and fresh. Slightly simple. Ready. Slightly dank flavours but awfully impressive for its age. (JR)
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Robert Parker
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 1972 was beginning to crack up and fade. This was gorgeous during its first 12-15 years of life, but it has been in decline since. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802
About the producer

This Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate is one of the Rhône’s most famous addresses. With a history stretching back to the 16th century, Beaucastel remains family owned and run, with the fifth generation of the Perrin family – Marc, Pierre, Thomas, Cécile, Charles, Matthieu and César – at the helm today.
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro
Red
Dry