1996 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Drink 2015-2026, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Sep 2015
More fresh and lively than the '99, the 1996 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc has classic, mature notes of orange rind, floor wax, mineral and more nuances of buttery, tropical fruits. Brighter in acidity, yet still nicely concentrated, it's drinking at point now but I suspect will evolve nicely going forward.
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91
91/100
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
About the producer

Chateau de Beaucastel
This Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate is one of the Rhône’s most famous addresses. With a history stretching back to the 16th century, Beaucastel remains family owned and run, with the fifth generation of the Perrin family – Marc, Pierre, Thomas, Cécile, Charles, Matthieu and César – at the helm today.
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Country / Region
Grape Blend
Roussanne, Grenache Blanc / Garnacha Blanca, Picardin
Colour
White
Taste
Dry