Château de Beaucastel 2019

A full and complex Châteauneuf-du-Pape white wine

The estate

The origins of the Beaucastel family date back to the 16th century. At the beginning of the 20th century, Pierre Tramier took over the Beaucastel estate. His son-in-law, Pierre Perrin, a man of science, gave the estate a new lease of life. It was further expanded by Jacques Perrin, who until 1978 brought Château de Beaucastel its full reputation. Today, Jean-Pierre and François - Jacques' sons - have taken over the 100-hectare estate, three quarters of which is located in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC.

The vineyard

To develop these Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, Château de Beacucastel has a 7-hectare vineyard planted with white grape varieties on a soil made up of Miocene marine molasse covered by an alpine diluvium (rolled pebbles).

The vintage

After an early budburst at the beginning of April, flowering was gradual and even throughout the vineyards. A scorching summer then set in at the end of June in the Rhône Valley, but the vines heroically resisted and suffered little from the hydric stress due to the heat, notably thanks to the camomile teas sprayed on the vines. The harvest took place on time and under the best of auspices.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes were harvested by hand, sorted, collected in crates, then given pneumatic pressing, settling, fermentation (30% in rooms, 70% in tanks). Ageing for 8 months (30% in pieces, 70% in vats). Bottling after eight months.

Blend

Roussanne (80%),
Grenache Blanc (15%)
Picardan, Clairette, Bourboulenc (5%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château de Beaucastel blanc 2019

Tasting

Colour
The wine is of a shining, lovely golden colour.

Nose
Full and complex, the nose unveils delicious scents of roasted pineapple mixed wtih subtle touches of white flowers.

Palate
The palate is greatly elegant, offering a rich, opulent and delicately woody texture. Its white flower, honey scents and subtle citrus hint makes way for a long and saline finish.

To serve

Serve at 10°C.