Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Blanc 2015

A white wine that will keep for a generation! In its early years it's quite a beast but mellows out nicely over time.  Quite capable of pairings like pork belly, rich smoked fish, pungent cheeses, brown crab meat.  

'The production of white wine at Château de Beaucastel is limited as there's only 7 hectares of white vines planted. The main variety is Roussanne, representing 80% of the blend.

2015 was a magnificent year in the south as well, characterized by excellent sanitary conditions thanks to the mild, wet winter, followed by a relatively hot, dry spring. The vines coped well with the extreme heat and lack of rain in the summer thanks to good hydric reserves. Following satisfactory flowering, rapid and regular ripening was assisted by rain that fell in August, producing berries rich in phenolic compounds and anthocyanins. As in the north, harvesting took place under excellent conditions.

Handpicked in small cases, sorting of the grapes, pneumatic pressing, settling of the juice, fermentation (30% in oak barrels, 70% in tanks) for 8 months. Bottling after 8 months.'

It pairs exceptionally well with opulent seafood (lobster, scallops, salt-crust sea bass), roasted veal with truffle, creamy sauces, and mature cheeses.

Simon says: Patience required with this one!

Bin Number: 33BE0115CT