2008 Beaucastel Chateauneuf Roussanne VV

Producer:
Chateau de Beaucastel
Origin:
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone/southern France, FRANCE,
Wine colour:
white
Wine style:
dry
Closure style:
cork
Maturity:
drink or keep
A breakdown of the current stock levels in our stores, warehouse and from the wines' country of origin. Reserve or buy this wine.
  Available stock Select  
  Cases Bottles Cases Bottles  
Size/Price 6x75cl 75cl £445.70 inc
£360.00 ib		 £91.87 inc
 		  
Internet store 0 0
 
  Also available Select  
Bishopsgate shop 0 0
Other 1 0
 

Uncorked:

Josh Raynolds:

Vivid gold. Deep, pungent bouquet melds floral honey, pear skin, anise and spicecake qualities. Weighty orchard and pit fruit flavors stain the palate and become sweeter on the back half, picking up a hint of poached pear. The extremely persistent finish leaves smoky mineral and floral notes behind. These vines are around 85 years old, according to Marc Perrin. 93 points

Robert Parker:

The 2008 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes has opened considerably since I tasted it last year. Superb notes of orange marmalade, candle wax, rosewater, tropical fruit, spice and peachy/apricot jam emerge from this stunning white wine. It should drink nicely for 5-7 years. 95 points

Scores

93 points, Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, January 2010
95 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, October 2010