"The 1999 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is a classic blend of 60% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 10% Counoise. Aged in foudre prior to being bottled without filtration, it represents the essence of Beaucastel's distinctive and atypical Mourvedre-dominated style of Chateauneuf du Pape. Its inky/black/purple color is accompanied by a fabulous perfume of licorice, smoke, truffles, tapenade, blackberries, and cassis. Extremely full-bodied, with masses of extract, high tannin, and a structured, long finish (lasting nearly a minute), this sumptuous effort requires 6-7 years of bottle age. It should keep for 25-35 years." 96 Points - Robert M. Parker, Jr.'s Wine Advocate, Issue 138
"Remarkable effort in the '99 vintage. Beautiful. Inky-black and very intense, built in a modern style, like a top Bordeaux classified-growth, with plenty of freshly crushed berries, cigar box, citrus, roasted chestnuts, tobacco and jammy plum to provide much pleasure. Ripe, firm tannins need time to soften the monolithic finish. Best from 2004 through 2020. 415 cases made. Cellar Selection." 94 Points - Wine Spectator, August 31, 2002 | 
