Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes 2021
Château de Beaucastel
This is one of the greatest white wines of the Southern Rhône, made from old-vine Roussanne that produces wines of almost Burgundian weight and complexity. It ages spectacularly — a decade or more — but is generous even young. An education in what white Châteauneuf-du-Pape can achieve.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Intense honey and beeswax immediately, followed by ripe pear and melon. A subtle toasted quality — like brioche fresh from the oven — adds richness, while a floral rose note lifts the whole bouquet.
Palate
Full-bodied and almost waxy in texture. Honey and melon fill the palate, joined by a marzipan sweetness and a gentle nuttiness. Despite the richness, there is a saline mineral edge that keeps it focused and prevents heaviness.
Finish
Very long. Honey and toasted notes persist, with a slowly emerging citrus acidity that refreshes the palate. This wine evolves in the glass for an hour or more.
- Varietal
- Roussanne
- Blend
- 100% Roussanne
- Vineyards
- Old vines on the Beaucastel estate, galets roulés soils
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Lobster Thermidor with tarragon butter
The Perrin family's Beaucastel estate has championed Roussanne for decades, and this old-vine cuvée — drawn from vines averaging over 60 years of age on the estate's iconic galets roulés soils — represents their highest expression of the grape.
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