{"title":"Mourvèdre","description":"\u003cp\u003eMourvèdre, aka Monastrell in Spain, is a common blending partner of Syrah and Grenache (aka Garnacha in Spain). In Australia and California it can also appear under the name Mataro. Mourvèdre's bastion in France is Bandol, where it reigns supreme in the red blends and yielding a savoury, gamey, herby wine. It also commonly features in Southern Rhône, Languedoc \u0026amp; Rousillon blends.  The grape needs a warm climate to ripen fully. Its stronghold in Spain are the appellations along the south-east Mediterranean(Murcia, Jumilla, Bullas), where it produces rosé, dry red and sweet fortified wines. Monastrell has played a significant part in Spain’s vinous heritage; it nurtures wines that are deep in colour and richly tannic, sometimes overbearing in their intensity and concentration\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2001-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-chateau-de-beaucastel-rhone","title":"2001 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Château de Beaucastel, Rhône","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarthy, subtly leathery, tobacco, mushroom and rosehip nuances with potpourri and violets, too. This moves more to the soil from the fruit. A pretty red and darker cherry core. Tannins echo late again. Brilliant. Drink now.\u003cbr\u003e\n96\/100, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berry Brothers \u0026 Rudd USA - Prod","offers":[{"title":"1 X 750ML","offer_id":46566642811029,"sku":"20011200750018007371","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3807\/6821\/files\/20168007371_Chateau-de-Beaucastel_Chateauneuf-du-Pape-Rouge-Chateau-de-Beaucastel_2016_01_01be6cb1-f030-4271-8ee2-6916873f2aeb.jpg?v=1762966277"},{"product_id":"2007-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-chateau-de-beaucastel-rhone","title":"2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Château de Beaucastel, Rhône","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn expansive palette of grape varieties adds to the ensemble of Beaucastel's Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 2007, be it the white pepper from the Counoise, the hedgerow from the Cinsault, the notes of summer pudding from the Syrah or the pure red berry fruit from the Grenache. It is however the power of the dominant Mourvèdre with its notes of charcuterie and bacon rind, which intimates longevity and a satisfying crescendo over the next fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berry Brothers \u0026 Rudd USA - Prod","offers":[{"title":"1 X 750ML","offer_id":46566662406293,"sku":"20070600750008007371","price":124.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3807\/6821\/files\/20168007371_Chateau-de-Beaucastel_Chateauneuf-du-Pape-Rouge-Chateau-de-Beaucastel_2016_01_fc183206-a4db-4014-b6a0-aeecde83c19e.jpg?v=1762966324"},{"product_id":"2015-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-chateau-de-beaucastel-rhone","title":"2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Château de Beaucastel, Rhône","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe component tasting is always instructive, but sometimes quite exacting: with the 2015, it was far from it. With the possible exception of the youthful and slightly austere Syrah, much of which had been fermented with stems, the other varietals were all gloriously expressive. From the red-fruit charm of the Cinsault and the white-pepper grip of the Counoise to the fleshy, fulsome Grenache and the smoky, blue-fruit velvet of the Mourvèdre, all was promising indeed. And the assemblage is far greater than the sum of its parts. This truly is a great Beaucastel in the offing – a wonderful expression of Provençal generosity, tempered by spice and intimations of intensely satisfactory development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimon Field MW - Wine Buyer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is immediately apparent that this is a Beaucastel vintage of the highest order. The weight and density of fruit on the nose conveys this straight away, this is positively dripping with dark, ripe yet brooding fruit. On the palate this density continues unimpeded, there are waves of complexity beneath the very pure dark fruit and classical Beaucastel garrigue notes along with gunpowder and black tea. The length of finish is extremely pleasing, it marches on and on in a wonderfully fine, and dare I say unusually elegant fashion. This is a Beaucastel which will age very well, a true vin de garde. The best and most complete young Beaucastel I have tasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary Owen - Private Account Manager\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berry Brothers \u0026 Rudd USA - Prod","offers":[{"title":"1 X 750ML","offer_id":46566716997781,"sku":"20150600750018007371","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3807\/6821\/files\/20168007371_Chateau-de-Beaucastel_Chateauneuf-du-Pape-Rouge-Chateau-de-Beaucastel_2016_01_36499711-aa2a-41c8-86a7-2ceac9f5dfc6.jpg?v=1762966606"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-tempier-lulu-lucien-rouge-bandol-provence","title":"2023 Domaine Tempier, Lulu \u0026 Lucien Rouge, Bandol, Provence","description":null,"brand":"Berry Bros. \u0026 Rudd USA","offers":[{"title":"1 X 750ML","offer_id":46969377194133,"sku":"20231200750001496882","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 X 750ML","offer_id":46969377226901,"sku":"20231200750001496882","price":839.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3807\/6821\/files\/20231496882_Domaine-Tempier_Bandol-Rouge-Cuvee-Classique-AOC-Bandol-Domaine-Tempier_2018_01.jpg?v=1772123916"},{"product_id":"2025-domaine-tempier-bandol-rose-provence","title":"2025 Domaine Tempier, Bandol Rosé, Provence","description":null,"brand":"Berry Bros. \u0026 Rudd USA","offers":[{"title":"1 X 750ML","offer_id":47565780091029,"sku":"20251200750001119536","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 X 750ML","offer_id":47565780123797,"sku":"20251200750001119536","price":719.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3807\/6821\/files\/wine-placeholder.jpg?v=1772567457"}],"url":"https:\/\/us.bbr.com\/collections\/grape-mourvedre.oembed","provider":"Berry Bros. \u0026 Rudd USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}