Château de Beaucastel - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Roussanne Vieilles Vignes - Blanc 2022

Wine:

Another triumphant vintage for this iconic wine! The 2022 White Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes wine showcases perfect ripeness and partial aging in new oak, delivering notes of honey, white peach, and melon. This is a vibrant expression of balance, intensity, and freshness—a standout southern white that is rich and precise without any heaviness. The finish is exquisitely long, with subtle hints of spice, honey, and citrus. A truly magical white wine with the potential to age beautifully over the next decade or more. Rated 97/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand-picked in crates, pneumatically pressed. Traditional vinification. Aged for 8 months, 30% in barrels and 70% in vats.

Color:

Deep, luminous golden yellow.

Nose:

Seductive and gourmet, with aromas of ripe fruit, even slightly stewed apricot and peach, underlined by honeyed notes.

Palate:

Dense and complex, the palate is rich and opulent, with a silky texture and beautiful flavors of beeswax and citrus.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Scallops with saffron sabayon, poached poultry with lemon cream sauce, flower tomme.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033

An emblem of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and a two-star estate in the RVF Guide, Château de Beaucastel has become one of the most innovative and distinguished names in the appellation. Its spectacular terroir of rolled pebbles, combined with uncompromising precision, produces exceptional wines that are both profound and elegant, with remarkable aging potential.