2013 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
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(aged for eight months in 70% stainless steel tanks and 30% in wooden barrels): Bright yellow. Spicy orchard fruits and pit fruits on the deeply scented nose and in the mouth. Fleshy and broad, developing a floral nuance as the wine opens up. Melon and white peach notes linger on a long, subtly smoky finish that shows very good energy and focus.
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Josh Raynolds
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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The 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc has gorgeous tangerine, quince, honeysuckle, white flower and buttered-citrus notes in its full, fleshy, ripe and mineral-laced character. Clean and vibrant, with both richness and freshness, give it another year or so and enjoy bottles over the following couple of decades.
About the producer
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.