Domaine de Beaurenard Le Petit Renard Blanc (event) 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine de Beaurenard
Label Name:
 
Le Petit Renard Blanc (event)
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vin de France (Southern Rhône: Côtes-du-Rhône / Ventoux sourced)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Roussanne 30%, Grenache Blanc 30%, Viognier 20%, Marsanne 15%, Vermentino (Rolle) 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 89 points; approx. S. ) for the 2023 vintage

Tasting Note
Bright peach, apricot and nectarine with star-fruit and wet-stone notes; hints of dried herb and spice, velvety mid-palate and a fresh, lively finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled white fish, roast chicken, creamy goat cheeses, smoked salmon; Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, mild Thai green curry, Chinese steamed fish with ginger and scallion.

Production Method
Grapes sourced within ~30–40 km of the estate; organic/biodynamic farming, hand-harvested, gentle pressing, controlled-temperature fermentation and short élevage with bottle rest.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de Beaurenard (Famille Coulon) is a historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate run by the Coulon family; the Famille Coulon project makes approachable biodynamic wines sourced from nearby southern Rhône terroirs.