From Aix-en-Provence: Half-day Sidecar Wine Tour
Leave Aix-en-Provence aboard a vintage sidecar and discover the legendary Sainte-Victoire mountain, Cézanne’s muse, along with charming villages and local wine tastings.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: citrus zest, white peach, almond, Mediterranean herbs
Palate: lemon, grapefruit, fennel, saline minerality
Rolle-Sauvignon Coteaux d'Aix Blanc from Beaupre at Saint-Cannat. Citrus-lifted, herb-driven and pairing-friendly.
What it pairs with
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Grilled bream with herbs
Mediterranean white fish and herb meet the wine's white peach and lemon palate. -
Soft goat cheese
Fresh goat cheese picks up the wine's almond and Mediterranean-herb register. -
Aioli platter
Classic Provencal dish; the wine's high acidity cuts through the garlic mayo.
History
Beaupre's white is Rolle with a Sauvignon Blanc accent, vinified in stainless steel for freshness. Organic-certified.
- 1855: Double family establishes Chateau de Beaupre
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau de Beaupre · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Rolle, Sauvignon Blanc
- Classification
- Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation, 6 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1855
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Chateau de Beaupre Blanc
What does Chateau de Beaupre Blanc taste like?
Citrus zest, white peach, almond and Mediterranean herbs on the nose; lemon, grapefruit, fennel and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a clean finish.
When should I drink Chateau de Beaupre Blanc?
Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. Best in the first two years for the Sauvignon lift; serve at 8 to 10C.
What food pairs with Chateau de Beaupre Blanc?
Grilled bream with herbs is the canonical pairing. Soft goat cheese and aioli platter are equally strong matches.
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