Rhone Valley
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhone Valley
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grape variety: Clairette blanche & rose, Grenache blanc & gris, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Picpoul, Picardan
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 (RVF) Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2022 Guide RVF 2022 : 90/100 Guide B+D 2022 / 92/100 Robert Parker : 92/100 Wine rated 93/100 by our Committee !
Wine:
Formidable with precision and freshness, the 2020 White Châteauneuf-du-Pape offers a very fine nose, with notes of garrigue, dry herbs, fennel and menthol. The delicate structure, of great purity, is built around the six grape varieties authorized by the appellation (a rarity!) and in particular the clairette one, which brings so much finesse, perfume and straightness to the wine. A great gastronomic white wine that will age well. Rated 93/100 by our Selection Committee.Vinification:
Hand harvested, soft and long pressing, co-fermentation and aging of 6 months in stainless steel tanks, small tuns and oak barrels. Certified organic wine by Demeter.Color:
Bright light gold.Nose:
Very fine, notes of garrigue, dry herbs mixed with touches of fennel and menthol.Palate:
Delicate and pure, it is one of the rare Châteauneuf-du-Pape with the 6 authorized grape varieties of the appellation, without forgetting the clairette grape variety that we like so much in these blends, which gives it precision and freshness.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Scallops, smoked salmon, Asian cuisine.Cellar aging:
From now until 2029
Some of the best ambassadors of the great Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, the Coulon brothers cultivate an ambitious style based on a solid heritage, rooted in the best terroirs of Rasteau, Côtes-du-Rhône and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The organic farming and the great mastery of vinification and maturation make for impressive bottles who will delight any wine lover who knows how to wait for the wine to reach its peak.
These wines were built for aging, and are of a flawless regularity vintage after vintage. A success now rewarded with a star in the famous French RVF Guide. Although incredibly qualitative, the Beaurenard estate remains discreet…A privileged address reserved for wine lovers only!
Enjoy these 2 wines at a special price. Two Selection Committee Favorites from our last tasting in the Rhône Valley. Magical!