Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, beeswax, lanolin, roasted almond, orange blossom

Palate: ripe apricot, honeysuckle, spice, creamy texture, saline finish

Roussanne-dominant white Chateauneuf with a lush, waxy texture, evolved aromas of beeswax and orchard fruit, and a mineral saline finish that ages magnificently.

What it pairs with

  • Bouillabaisse
    Roussanne's rich texture and saffron-honey character mirrors the saffron-laden broth.
  • Grilled sea bass with fennel
    The wine's herbal anise notes echo the fennel; full body handles the fish's richness.
  • Truffled risotto
    Waxy Roussanne is a classic match for white truffle.
  • Aged Brie or Camembert
    Creamy texture and weight match well with soft-rind cheese.

How to serve Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Bouillabaisse, Grilled sea bass with fennel, Truffled risotto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The white Beaucastel is dominated by Roussanne, an unusual choice for the Rhone where Grenache Blanc typically leads. The Perrins ferment in a mix of old barrique and demi-muids, producing a wine that evolves dramatically over 10-20 years.

  1. 1960: White Beaucastel begins as an estate wine; Roussanne-led blend
  2. 1986: Roussanne Vieilles Vignes bottled separately for the first time

Facts

Producer
Chateau de Beaucastel · visiting guide
Grapes
Roussanne (80%), Grenache Blanc (10%), Clairette (5%), Bourboulenc (5%)
Classification
Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Oak
Partial new oak barrique, remainder old 600L demi-muids
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 70-100 at retail
Drinking window
3-20 from vintage
First vintage
1960
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
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Frequently asked about Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

What does Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc taste like?

On the nose, white peach, beeswax, lanolin, roasted almond, orange blossom. On the palate, ripe apricot, honeysuckle, spice, creamy texture, saline finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Roussanne-dominant white Chateauneuf with a lush, waxy texture, evolved aromas of beeswax and orchard fruit, and a mineral saline finish that ages magnificently.

When should I drink Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc?

Drink 3-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc?

Bouillabaisse is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sea bass with fennel and Truffled risotto. Roussanne's rich texture and saffron-honey character mirrors the saffron-laden broth.

What grapes are in Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc?

The blend is Roussanne (80%), Grenache Blanc (10%), Clairette (5%), Bourboulenc (5%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.

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