Château de Beaucastel - Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc 2021

Key words: Rarity / Elegance / Keeping / Gluttony

The wine: One of the greatest white wines of the Rhône!This is how we could define this sublime Châteauneuf -du-Pape of Château Beaucastel. Very limited in quantity since only 7 hectares out of the 100 of the house are devoted to it, the Roussanne grape variety (80% of the blend) is expressed here with great refinement and elegance , carried by an intense and aromatic bouquet. Notes of peach, apricot, pear and honey mingle with a magnificent floral touch (hawthorn, honeysuckle), itself enhanced by a gourmet material thanks to with buttery and vanilla aromas. The finish is very persistent and is delicately mineral. A nice freshness emanates from this 2021 vintage which can be enjoyed now but also projects huge aging potential.

Capacity: 75cl

Type: White Wine

Grape varieties: 80% Roussanne, 15% Grenache blanc, 5% Picardan + Clairette & Bourboulenc

AOC: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Lay Down: Drink now and keep until 2041

Operating temperature: 10-12°C

The Estate: The Château de Beaucastel extends over 100 hectares of vines of which 3/4 are in AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape (the remaining 1/4 being in AOC Côtes-du-Rhône). The property has a terroir with porous soils, composed mainly of pebbles and is the first vineyard in the Rhône Valley certified in Organic Agriculture since 1964. The farm is also one of the only ones to be used in its wines the 13 grape varieties authorized in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Led by the Perrin family, iconic siblings of the region and of wine in France, Château de Beaucastel quite simply represents the elite of its appellation and connoisseurs snap up the estate's cuvées year after year.