2006 Beaucastel Chateauneuf Roussanne VV

Origin
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone/southern France FRANCE
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Roussanne
Farming Style
biodynamic
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
ready
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
14%
Wine Score
97 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, October 2007

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Media Reviews

Robert Parker

The very limited production and single greatest white wine of the southern Rhone is their 100% Roussanne cuvee from 50+-year-old vines, the 2006 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes white. This is a sensational wine, with notes of lychee, marmalade, and exotic fruits such as mango in addition to more classic notes such as poached pear and buttered brioche. The wine is full-bodied, unctuously textured, but not heavy or plodding. This is a masterpiece of white winemaking that is full-bodied, powerful, and should drink beautifully for 4-6 years before it heads into unknown territory. My guess is that this will rebound in about 12-15 years time and last for 25-30 years. 97 points