Château de Beaucastel wines are unanimously renowned for their balance, elegance and ageing potential. This is largely due to the estate 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 there since 1950, and biodynamically since 1974. The 2001 vintage boasts a large percentage of Mourvèdre and Grenache - about 30% each, with 10% Syrah. The remainder is made up of small quantities of the ten other varietals permitted in Châteauneuf du Pape