Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

In the glass

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.

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

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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