Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvee Boisrenard 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine de Beaurenard
Label Name:
 
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvee Boisrenard
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape (Southern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc/Gris, Picpoul, Picardan
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Major scores for the 2020 vintage include: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94, Vinous 93, Jeb Dunnuck 93, Wine Spectator ~93 , James Suckling ~91–93; highly rated by Bettane & Desseauve

Tasting Note
Medium‑to‑full bodied white with bright citrus, white peach and melon, toasted almond/hazelnut notes, saline minerality and vanilla/oak spice; vibrant acidity and a long, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken, grilled sea bass, lobster, creamy seafood pasta, soft aged cheeses. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, seared scallops with soy-butter, sushi/ sashimi (richer cuts), lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamically farmed vines; gentle pressing, fermented and matured in oak (large foudres and used barriques) for several months on lees.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de Beaurenard (Coulon family) — historic Châteauneuf estate farmed biodynamically with old-vine parcels in the Boisrenard lieu-dit; multi‑generation producer.