Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes Beaucastel 2020

Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes Beaucastel 2020

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  • Robert Parker rating 97
  • Jancis Robinson rating 97
  • Vinous rating 96
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes Beaucastel 2020
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HED94065

75 cl

£190.00
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The 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc from Beaucastel showcases a blend of 80% Roussanne, with half aged in new oak and the other half in second-use wood, and 20% other approved grape varieties, fermented in stainless steel. Aromas of honeyed pear and pineapple take the lead on the nose, while the palate delivers a full-bodied, opulent, and velvety texture, yet maintains a vibrant and refreshing character. The finish is long and satisfying. While it can be enjoyed now with its delightful flavours, there is no urgency for aging, although it has the potential to develop gracefully over several years.
97 Jancis Robinson
From vines planted in 1909, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes is entirely barrel-fermented and matured, half in new oak from Chassin and half in second-use steam-bent barriques from Dargaud & Jaegle. It's much like the regular Beaucastel CdP Blanc, but more—and sometimes more really is more. With waves of honeyed pear and pineapple fruit folded together on the full-bodied palate, it's creamy and rich, yet vibrant and refreshing on the long, luxurious finish. The aging curve of this wine is never easy to predict, as some vintages close up tight soon after release only to open up after several years in the cellar, while others seem to exude opulence throughout their life.Joe Czerwinski5th May 2022
96 Vinous
The 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes is made from 70 to 90-year-old vines and aged a little bit less than a year in a combination of new and old oak demi-muids. A fragrant perfume of spring blossom, jasmine, lemon peel, lime flesh, yellow apple, pear, cedar, pastry and a splash of verbena tea usher in, spoiling the palate with stunning concentration and outstanding purity of fruit. Full-bodied, rich and balanced, the sapid finish goes on for well over a minute. Make no mistake about it: the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes is one of the best whites in the entire Rhône Valley and can easily compete on the world stage of pristine dry whites.Nicolas Greinacher1st June 2023

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