Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 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: toasted almond, beeswax, Provencal honey, white truffle, ginger

Palate: creamy apricot, lanolin, nutmeg, roasted hazelnut, saline mineral finish

La Nerthe's prestige white Chateauneuf from a walled Roussanne enclosure; waxy, complex, and age-worthy with beeswax, hazelnut, and truffle character.

What it pairs with

  • White truffle risotto
    Beeswax and truffle notes in the wine echo the earthy mushroom richness.
  • Langoustine with cream sauce
    Full-bodied, waxy Roussanne matches the richness of langoustine.

How to serve Chateau La Nerthe Clos de Beauvenir 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. White truffle risotto, Langoustine with cream sauce. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Clos de Beauvenir is produced from a walled enclosure of old Roussanne vines at La Nerthe, given barrel fermentation and ageing for extra complexity. It is the prestige white and the estate's most direct competition with Beaucastel's celebrated white Chateauneuf.

  1. 1996: Clos de Beauvenir first produced as a distinct prestige white from a walled Roussanne enclosure

Facts

Producer
Chateau La Nerthe · visiting guide
Grapes
Roussanne (80%), Clairette (20%)
Classification
Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Oak
New and old French oak barrique
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 80-130 at retail
Drinking window
3-15 from vintage
First vintage
1996
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Chateau La Nerthe Clos de Beauvenir Blanc

What does Chateau La Nerthe Clos de Beauvenir Blanc taste like?

On the nose, toasted almond, beeswax, Provencal honey, white truffle, ginger. On the palate, creamy apricot, lanolin, nutmeg, roasted hazelnut, saline mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. La Nerthe's prestige white Chateauneuf from a walled Roussanne enclosure; waxy, complex, and age-worthy with beeswax, hazelnut, and truffle character.

When should I drink Chateau La Nerthe Clos de Beauvenir Blanc?

Drink 3-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Chateau La Nerthe Clos de Beauvenir Blanc?

White truffle risotto is the canonical pairing; Langoustine with cream sauce is the other strong match. Beeswax and truffle notes in the wine echo the earthy mushroom richness.

What grapes are in Chateau La Nerthe Clos de Beauvenir Blanc?

The blend is Roussanne (80%), Clairette (20%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.

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