In the glass
Aroma: toasted hazelnut, honey, white truffle, beeswax, ginger
Palate: quince, clotted cream, spiced pear, almond paste, smoky mineral
100% old-vine Roussanne; the richest and most complex white of the Southern Rhone with extraordinary hazelnut, truffle, and beeswax character and extraordinary ageing capacity.
What it pairs with
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White truffle pasta
The wine's truffle and hazelnut notes are a natural companion. -
Lobster with cream sauce
Full body and creamy texture match the richness of lobster bisque. -
Roasted foie gras
Waxy Roussanne weight balances richness of foie gras.
How to serve Chateau de Beaucastel Roussanne Vieilles Vignes
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. White truffle pasta, Lobster with cream sauce, Roasted foie gras. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
First bottled separately in 1986 from a block of old Roussanne vines at Beaucastel. The extreme age of the vines produces tiny berries with intense concentration.
- 1986 — First vintage bottled as a single-varietal Roussanne Vieilles Vignes
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau de Beaucastel
- Grapes
- Roussanne (100%)
- Classification
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Oak
- Partial new oak barriques; partial old foudres
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 150-280 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1986
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Chateau de Beaucastel Roussanne Vieilles Vignes
What does Chateau de Beaucastel Roussanne Vieilles Vignes taste like?
On the nose, toasted hazelnut, honey, white truffle, beeswax, ginger. On the palate, quince, clotted cream, spiced pear, almond paste, smoky mineral. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a very long finish. 100% old-vine Roussanne; the richest and most complex white of the Southern Rhone with extraordinary hazelnut, truffle, and beeswax character and extraordinary ageing capacity.
When should I drink Chateau de Beaucastel Roussanne Vieilles Vignes?
Drink 5-25 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 Roussanne Vieilles Vignes?
White truffle pasta is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lobster with cream sauce and Roasted foie gras. The wine's truffle and hazelnut notes are a natural companion.
What grapes are in Chateau de Beaucastel Roussanne Vieilles Vignes?
The blend is Roussanne (100%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.