Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine de Beaurenard
Label Name:
 
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Clairette (≈30%), Bourboulenc (≈25%), Roussanne (≈22%), Grenache Blanc (≈20%), Picpoul & Picardan (small amounts)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 93; Vinous 93; Wine Advocate 92; Wine Spectator 92; James Suckling 91

Tasting Note
Fresh citrus, white peach and pear with honeysuckle and shortbread notes; chalky minerality, saline finish and a honeyed, slightly toasty oak background. Bright, medium–full body and lively acidity.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken, scallops, lobster, creamy pasta, goat cheeses. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, Thai green curry, grilled prawns with lemongrass, richer sushi (e.g., toro), Cantonese roasted duck.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle pressing and co-fermentation; matured in oak (mix of large foudres and used barriques — historically ~65% foudre / 35% barrique) delivering light toast and texture.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de Beaurenard is a long‑established, family‑run estate (Coulon family) in Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape practicing organic/biodynamic viticulture across historic lieux‑dits; known for traditional blends and high‑quality white cuvées.