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Presentation :
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,
very small production because of the 2003 impact and the severe mistral for 9 days at 70km/h. High pressure and great weather guaranteed no rain.
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
Tasting :
Light gold colour.
A vegetal nose with tones of white flowers, aniseed and toast.
The mouth is discreet with a good acidity and minerality with an iodine finale.
To be kept in the cellar.
"Rich and creamy, with an array of floral, tropical fruit and mineral notes that race through a long, stony finish. Drink now through 2009. 2,000 cases made."
Note : 92/100 - 2007-05-31
"The 2004 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape blanc is outrageously good, one of the finest examples they have made over recent vintages. I retasted it and it has jumped in stature and score considerably. It is a beauty, with formidable richness, loads of honeysuckle, litchi, and buttery grapefruit, lemon, and tropical fruits in a full-bodied, well-delineated style with terrific acidity and definition. It should drink well for a decade or more. "
Note : 94/100 - 2007-02-01
"Very broad and opulent on the nose. Wonderful layers of flavour – one of the fattest Roussannes I have come across. Real wild edges and potential. Very deep flavoured indeed with the oak beautifully managed (ie invisible). 80% Roussanne with Grenache Blanc, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Clairette. 20% in small oak."
Note : 18/20 - 2006-01-12
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