Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine de Beaurenard
Label Name:
 
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Clairette Blanche & Rose, Grenache Blanc & Gris, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Picpoul, Picardan
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 93, James Suckling 92, Wine Spectator 92, Vinous 91, Robert Parker (WA) 90; favorable reviews from Decanter and Wine. com

Tasting Note
Aromatic white showing lemon, pear, white flowers and honeysuckle with hazelnut/almond, brioche and a saline, savory finish. Medium–full bodied with creamy texture, lively acidity and spicy, mineral persistence.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lobster, roasted/herb chicken, seared scallops, creamy goat cheese, almond-crusted fish. Asian: miso-glazed cod, sushi/sashimi, Thai coconut seafood curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, light stir-fried greens with ginger.

Production Method
Certified organic/biodynamic; gentle long pressing and co-fermentation of white varieties; fermented in stainless steel, small foudres and oak barrels; ~6 months élevage with small new-oak component.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de Beaurenard (Coulon family) — historic estate (records to 1695), ~67 ha with 33 ha in Châteauneuf-du-Pape; biodynamic practices and multi-varietal plantings across classic galets, clay and sand soils.