Presentation
Presentation
The production of white wine at Beaucastel is limited as we only have 7 hectares planted in white vines. The main variety is Roussanne, which represents 80% of the blend.
The vintage
Very Difficult Vintage,
Very heavy rain and a cold weather during the harvest
Very heavy rain and a cold weather during the harvest
Location
Château de Beaucastel has 7 hectares of white varieties.
Terroir
Molasse sea bed of the Miocene period covered by diluvial alpine deposits (rolled pebbles).
Ageing
Handpicked in small cases, sorting of the grapes, pneumatic pressing, settling of the juice, fermentation (30% in oak barrels, 70% in tanks).
During 8 months (30% in oak barrels, 70% in tanks). Bottling after 8 months.
During 8 months (30% in oak barrels, 70% in tanks). Bottling after 8 months.
Varietals
Roussanne : 80%
Grenache blanc : 15%
Picardan, Clairette, Bourboulenc : 5%
Grenache blanc : 15%
Picardan, Clairette, Bourboulenc : 5%
Advice
Serving
10°C in INAO glasses
Tasting
The colour is golden yellow with bright undertones.
The nose is fresh on honey, garrigue and gunpowder.
The mouth is complex and fresh. The acidity is there but we can recognise the terroir with notes of under-wood and vegetal notes.
This is a round and fragrant wine with complexity and depth that can be enjoyed now.
The nose is fresh on honey, garrigue and gunpowder.
The mouth is complex and fresh. The acidity is there but we can recognise the terroir with notes of under-wood and vegetal notes.
This is a round and fragrant wine with complexity and depth that can be enjoyed now.
Reviews
"Soft and fleshy. The ripe pear and honey flavors are modestly proportioned, but they stay with you through the finish. "
