2009 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone Valley, FranceChteau de Beaucastel has long been considered one of the great wines of France. It is unanimously renowned for its balance, elegance and ageing potential. Beaucastel has an extraordinary terroir at the Northern end of the appellation with heavy exposure to the Mistral. All 13 varieties of the appellation have been organically grown here since the sixties. Situation : Chteauneuf du Pape, between Orange and Avignon, Chteau de Beaucastel red is a 70

Aged partly in oak barrels and in stainless steel tanks for at least four months

The nose offers layered notes of ripe red berries

Every vine for every wine was planted by RSV and every vineyard is certified* organic

created private biotype selections (selezioni massali) of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto

Dalton Winery is a gem that derives its excellence from the skills of its people and the natural gifts of its surroundings

3" long (blade is 14

but we’re sure he doesn’t bite

Southern and south-eastern sun exposure brings ripeness to the grapes

where abundant wildflowers flourish between the vines

which have been present in vineyards where they had never been seen

a champagne of great finesse and a beautiful freshness obtained after a long aging process in cellar

He works exclusively with spontaneous fermentation