Chateau De Beaucastel Blanc Chateauneuf Du Pape 75cl

Château de Beaucastel Blanc is a prestigious white wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, made primarily from the Roussanne grape (80%), with limited production and careful aging to reveal finesse and aromatic complexity.

Terroir and Vineyard
The Château de Beaucastel vineyard dedicated to white wines covers 7 hectares and is located on a terroir composed of Miocene marine molasses covered with rounded pebbles of Alpine origin (Alpine diluvium). This unique soil promotes careful control of ripeness and a beautiful mineral expression in the wine.

Grape Varieties
Roussanne: approximately 80%
Grenache Blanc, Picardan, Clairette, Bourboulenc: approximately 20%, blended in varying proportions depending on the vintage

Vinification and Aging
Hand-harvested with strict sorting
Collected in crates, followed by gentle pneumatic pressing
Pressing followed by fermentation in a combination of oak barrels (30%) and stainless steel tanks (70%)
Aged in barriques for approximately 8 months before bottling

Tasting Notes (example of recent vintages)
Color: Bright golden yellow
Nose: Intensely aromatic with notes of white and yellow fruits (peach, apricot), white flowers (acacia, wild rose, honeysuckle), honey, and hints of iodine-rich minerality
Palate: Full, round, and elegant, with a silky texture, remarkable acidity balance, and a long, harmonious finish with slightly saline notes
Secondary aromas may include salted caramel, marmalade, or spicy nuances depending on the vintage

2023 Vintage (recent example)
Classic climatic conditions with freshness and optimal ripeness. The wine reveals promising freshness, roundness, and finesse, with careful extraction and interesting aging potential.

Serving Suggestions
Temperature: Serve chilled at around 10°C in INAO-style glasses
Food pairings: Ideal with fish in sauce, white poultry, seafood, lightly spiced dishes, or en papillote preparations (e.g., monkfish with saffron)

Particularities
Limited production makes it a rare and sought-after wine
The Beaucastel estate is renowned for its commitment to quality and its respect for Rhone viticultural traditions

This cuvée is an excellent representation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape white wines, combining power, aromatic complexity, and freshness, making it ideal for lovers of great terroir-driven white wines.

This technical sheet is based on information provided by the Perrin family estate and specialized distributors, including the key vintages of 2009, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023, which demonstrate consistent quality from year to year.