Château de Beaucastel Roussanne Vieilles Vignes 2023
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc - Famille Perrin
98/100 James Suckling
A dazzling, precise, and generous Roussanne with a full, silky texture. The nose reveals aromas of dried lemon, candied mango, anise, wild herbs, verbena, and some sweet spices. On the palate, the body is medium to full-bodied, with a slightly oily texture. The overall effect is round, smooth, and perfectly balanced. A flavorful, complex wine with multiple aromatic layers. The freshness and energy are carried by vibrant notes of aromatic herbs and candied lemon, giving it great vitality. A masterful expression of Roussanne from old vines, with remarkable precision and balance. A lingering finish. Enjoy now or cellar.
- Description: Considered one of the greatest white wines of France, only 6,000 bottles of this wine are produced. Made from 100% very old Roussanne grapes, picked when slightly over-ripe, this exceptional wine will be drunk before 2-3 years or in 10 years, with great gastronomy (chicken with truffles...).
- Location : The Château de Beaucastel has a vineyard of 7 hectares planted with white grape varieties.
- Terroir :Miocene marine molasses covered by an alpine diluvium (rolled pebbles).
- Elaboration : Manual harvest, sorting of the harvest, picking in boxes, pneumatic pressing, settling, fermentation (30% in pieces, 70% in vats).
- Maturing for 8 months (30% in pieces, 70% in vats). Bottling after 8 months.
- Grape varieties: Roussanne: 100%.
Data sheet
| Note | More than 97 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 98/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Dry white |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Rhône |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Areas of Rhône | Beaucastel |
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