{"product_id":"a-beaucastel-retrospective-with-a-hommage-finale","title":"A Beaucastel Retrospective, with a Hommage Finale - Saturday 21st November","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSaturday, 21 November 2026 · 7:00 pm\u003cbr\u003eVintage Conservatory · King Street, Toronto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau de Beaucastel is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s oldest and most singular estates — a stand of ancient Mourvèdre on the stoniest, hottest reach of the Southern Rhône, farmed biodynamically since long before anyone called it that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe evening opens with a reception pour of Freddie’s own Skimming Bird Chardonnay before guests are seated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAcross three savoury courses we’ll pour five vintages of the estate wine spanning 2000 to 2013, all presented side by side so you can taste a single piece of land translated vintage after vintage: the warmth of 2000, the heat of 2009, the classical poise of 2010, the cooler freshness of 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlongside the 2000 estate wine sits one quiet ambush — its sibling, the Mourvèdre-dominant Hommage à Jacques Perrin, from the same harvest. Same vineyard, same year, same cellar. Two very different wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA fourth course of dessert, with a dessert wine, closes the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReception · 2025 Skimming Bird Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCourse I · 2010\/2013 Château de Beaucastel\u003cbr\u003eCourse II · 2005\/2009 Château de Beaucastel\u003cbr\u003eCourse III · 2000 Château de Beaucastel · Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2000\u003cbr\u003eDessert · Dessert wine to finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe menu will be released in the coming weeks. Allergies and dietary needs will be accommodated — please let us know in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReception at 7 sharp. Seating is limited. Cancellations within three weeks of the event cannot be accommodated. Ticket price includes tip for the Vintage Conservatory staff.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"freddierae.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55062556967245,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/3258\/3757\/files\/1_94af2f33-2117-4bef-9a0b-344bfd93138f.png?v=1792263912","url":"https:\/\/freddierae.com\/products\/a-beaucastel-retrospective-with-a-hommage-finale","provider":"freddierae.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}