In the glass
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
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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.
- 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 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.
- 1996 — Clos de Beauvenir first produced as a distinct prestige white from a walled Roussanne enclosure
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau La Nerthe
- 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.