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Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Chateau de Beaucastel 2010
6 x 75cl
In Bond Price What is In Bond?
£210.00
Colour
White
Vintage
2010
Producer
Chateau de Beaucastel
Country
France
Region
Rhone
Sub Region
Chateauneuf Du Pape white
Product code
23BEA10B2010
Tasting Notes
Robert Parker
Score: 90 / 100"The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc (80% Roussanne and 20% Grenache Blanc vinified in tank) exhibits very good acidity along with a lighter, more delicate style than previous vintages (malolactic is now totally blocked), and restrained orange peel, tangerine oil, white peach, honeysuckle and candle wax notes. This medium to full-bodied, zesty, fresh wine is still backward and unevolved, so cellar it for 1-2 years and drink it over the following 10+."
Bibendum
Score: 17 / 2080% Roussanne and a blend of other white varieties, this has a delicate pear and apple fruit character with a long, fresh finish.
Producer Information
Chateau de Beaucastel forms part of the great Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the Southern Rhone region of France. Beaucastel is famed as the only Chateau to use all 13 different grape varieties that are permitted under the rules of the appellation. The signature grape however is Mourvedre, used in equal measures with Grenache.
Unlike other producers, here the grape must is heated upon entry to the winery. This is a process known as 'a chaud'; imparting colour and flavour and slowing fermentation. Many see this as out of keeping with the concept that great wines result from careful vineyard management and minimal intervention. However the wines are fantastic and undeniably one of the most famous names in the appellation.
Doubtless the most sought after is the Hommage a Jacques Perrin, a super-cuvee strong on Mourvedre. There are also two whites: Chateau de Beaucastel Blanc (80% Rousanne & 20% Grenache Blanc) and Roussanne Vieilles Vignes - both are first rate and bottled under the Chateauneuf du Pape AC.
