Château de Beaucastel Hommage a Jacques Perrin 2019 MG

Château de Beaucastel Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2019 in magnum is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s most sought-after and ageworthy reds—a profound, Mourvèdre-driven wine made only in top vintages. In 2019 it shows extraordinary concentration and power, yet remains impeccably balanced and remarkably refined. Bottled in 1.5L, this is a collector’s format designed to evolve gracefully over decades. Created as a tribute to Jacques Perrin, the visionary who elevated Beaucastel to world-class status, Hommage is sourced from the estate’s oldest parcels and showcases an unusually high proportion of Mourvèdre for the appellation—one of its key distinguishing features. Since its first release in 1989, it has become a modern benchmark of the Southern Rhône, consistently earning some of the highest critical scores in the region.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2019 Hommage à Jacques Perrin is nearly opaque, with a deep, saturated ruby-purple core that clings to the sides of the glass. The wine’s youth is evident in its dense color and slow-moving legs, promising both richness and longevity. The nose is intensely complex and layered: waves of ripe blackberry, black cherry and dark plum are interwoven with violets, wild herbs (garrigue), cracked black pepper and hints of grilled meat. Subtle notes of truffle, forest floor, smoked cherry, licorice and wood spice add further dimension as it opens in the glass. There’s a distinctly savory, almost feral undertone from the high Mourvèdre content that gives the bouquet real depth and intrigue. On the palate, this is full-bodied, powerful and tightly knit, with a core of dark, fleshy fruit wrapped in ultra-fine but authoritative tannins. Flavors of black raspberry, blackcurrant and plum compote mingle with peppery spice, roasted game, tapenade, dark chocolate and a touch of graphite. The texture is rich, dense and velvety, with great freshness keeping everything in perfect balance. The finish is exceptionally long—easily 60 seconds or more—building in intensity with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice and savory complexity. The 2019 Hommage is still very much in its infancy and built for the long haul. Expect a true drinking window to open from around 2030 and stretch comfortably to 2050 and beyond, especially in magnum. With proper cellaring, tertiary notes of leather, truffle, tobacco and dried flowers will gradually emerge, adding even greater complexity to an already captivating wine.

Production
Hommage à Jacques Perrin is sourced from Château de Beaucastel’s oldest, low-yielding vines in the northern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where large rounded galets roulés (river stones) sit atop clay and sandy subsoils. This classic Beaucastel terroir absorbs daytime heat and releases it at night, helping Mourvèdre achieve perfect ripeness while preserving freshness and aromatic intensity. The blend is strongly Mourvèdre-dominant, complemented by Grenache, Syrah and Counoise, and farmed according to organic and biodynamic principles that the Perrin family pioneered in the region. Harvesting is done by hand with rigorous selection in the vineyard and again at the winery. Each variety is vinified separately: grapes are destemmed, gently crushed and fermented in a mix of traditional wooden vats and temperature-controlled tanks to preserve purity of fruit. Aging takes place in large oak foudres and a portion in smaller barrels, allowing the wine to gain structure and complexity without overwhelming it with oak influence. The final blend is assembled after élevage, with a focus on balance, depth and ageworthiness, before being bottled—this magnum format further enhancing the wine’s slow, graceful evolution.

Food & Serving
In its youth, the 2019 Hommage à Jacques Perrin is best paired with richly flavored, savory dishes that can stand up to its concentration and structure. Think slow-braised lamb shank with rosemary, grilled or roasted prime rib, venison with wild mushrooms, duck breast with black cherry reduction, or hearty game stews. It also works beautifully with truffle-infused dishes, aged hard cheeses (such as Comté, aged Gouda, or Parmigiano Reggiano) and robust Provençal cuisine featuring olives, herbs and roasted vegetables. Serve at 16–18°C (around 60–64°F) to showcase its aromatic complexity without emphasizing alcohol. In its first 10–15 years, decanting for 2–3 hours is strongly recommended to help the wine unfurl; as it ages and develops more tertiary nuances, a gentler 60-minute decant will suffice, mainly to separate any sediment and allow the bouquet to blossom.

Producer
Château de Beaucastel is one of the historic and most revered estates of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with roots tracing back to the 16th century and a modern legacy shaped by the Perrin family since the early 1900s. Under Jacques Perrin and his descendants, Beaucastel became a pioneer of organic and later biodynamic viticulture in the Rhône long before such practices were fashionable, helping to cement its reputation for authenticity and terroir-driven wines. The estate is renowned for its mastery of all 13 authorized Châteauneuf varieties and its unusually high proportion of Mourvèdre, which lends structure, complexity and longevity to its reds. Hommage à Jacques Perrin, first released in 1989, stands at the pinnacle of the range and is produced only in exceptional vintages, regularly earning top scores and a place among the world’s great collectible wines. Today, the Perrin family remains one of the Rhône Valley’s most influential producers, with Beaucastel serving as a benchmark for ageworthy, characterful Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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