Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine de Beaurenard
Label Name:
 
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape, Southern Rhône (Vaucluse)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Clairette (≈30%), Bourboulenc (≈25%), Roussanne (≈22%), Grenache Blanc (≈20%), Picpoul/Picardan/Clairette Rose/Grenache Gris (small %)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2022: Wine Spectator ≈93, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ≈93, Jeb Dunnuck ≈92, Guide Bettane & Desseauve ~94–95; reviewers praise minerality, floral aromatics and balanced finish (drink 2024–2032)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and stone fruit with orange blossom and acacia florals, saline crushed‑stone minerality, creamy mid‑palate, shortbread and grapefruit‑pith notes, finishing medium‑long with a floral/savory lift.

Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, lobster, grilled sea bass, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, chèvre/goat cheeses; Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso‑glazed cod, Vietnamese spring rolls, lightly spiced Thai fish curries.

Production Method
Estate‑grown, hand‑harvested; co‑fermentation of white varieties; native and selected yeasts; fermented and aged 6–12 months in stainless steel, foudres and neutral/small oak (limited new oak).

Vineyard Info
Domaine de Beaurenard — family Coulon estate (multi‑generational) owning vineyards across Châteauneuf; certified organic and biodynamic farming; low yields and traditional hand work.