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2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Roussanne, Vieilles Vignes, Château de Beaucastel, Rhône

  • White
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Roussanne
Not ready
Julia Harding MW
17.5+/20
Product: 20201314885
2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Roussanne, Vieilles Vignes, Château de Beaucastel, Rhône

Description

Restrained power is the main words that sprung to mind when enjoying this wine. It doesn’t want to overpower the drinker so gives exactly what is needed to make it wildly enjoyable. Endless gentle wafts of garrigue, orange peel and steely freshness make this an intriguing wine. On the palate there is apricot, camomile and orange peel as well as lifted dried herbs and spice. I found the structure the most striking element. The acidity is vibrant, lifting the wine and keeps it fresh. Even a slight perception of alcohol enhances the drinking experience. Balance and finesse, it is able to walk the tight rope of elegance. Flavours are definitely there without being too much. Enjoyable young but will be very special with just a few years in the cellar. Drink 2023-2035.

Chris Hanssen, Private Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd (Oct 2021)

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2020
Alcohol % 14.5
Maturity Not ready
Grape List Roussanne
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château de Beaucastel

Critics reviews

Julia Harding MW 17.5+/20
Nutty, creamy, mealy aroma from both the oak and the fruit. Sour freshness with nutty pears and a finely dry texture, as if there were some tannin here. Powerful but elegant with that delicious marzipan aftertaste. Great length. Savoury even in youth. So distinctive.Drink 2022-2038julia_harding MW, JancisRobinson.com (Nov 2021)
Drink 2022 - 2038
Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com (Nov 2021)

About this wine

Roussanne

Roussanne is one of the most important white grape varieties in the Rhône Valley. It is a particularly pernickety grape to cultivate being a notoriously low yielder as well as being highly susceptible to rot. It is difficult to ripen, and seemingly prone to oxidation at every opportunity. Roussanne's name comes from its russet-coloured skin and it produces richly aromatic wines, often with fruit characteristics of lime and blossom.
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Chateau de Beaucastel

The Perrin family of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are one of the Rhône Valley’s greatest vineyard owners. With over 200 hectares of top level, prime vineyards at their fingertips, they have the terroir and skill required to produce some of the region’s finest wines.
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