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The wine :
The production of white wine at Beaucastel is limited as we only have 7 hectares planted in white vines. The main variety is Roussanne, which represents 80% of the blend.
The vintage :
An exceptional vintage.
A very hot summer, great weather conditions until the end of the harvest.
Location :
Château de Beaucastel has 7 hectares of white varieties.
Terroir :
Molasse seabed of the Miocene period covered by diluvial alpine deposits (rolled pebbles).
Ageing :
Handpicked in small cases, sorting of the grapes, pneumatic pressing, settling of the juice, fermentation (30% in oak barrels, 70% in tanks) for 8 months. Bottling after 8 months.
Cépages :
Roussanne : 80%
Grenache blanc : 15%
Picardan, Clairette, Bourboulenc : 5%
Serving :
10°C in INAO glasses
wonderful ripe fruit, showing pear, citrus, honey and quince in a fat package. A lemony finish keeps things fresh.
Wine Spectator, 1995-12-15
Best damn white wine I've ever had! Old and complex. Rich flavours and aromas bit still light and refreshing.
Max Driscoll, Twitter, 2014-01-09
Galerie photos:
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