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Domaine de Beaurenard Boisrenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc text
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Domaine de Beaurenard Boisrenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2007

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceAll the different grapes are harvested and fermented together and barrel fermented. Floral, spicy, honey, apricot, vanilla, lemon, mineral, ginger, almond aromas. Rich, ripe, round, elegant and fresh palate with a light oily texture, quite delicate. Spicy, mineral, chalky, floral, apricot, ginger, quince, citrus, nutty flavours. A tad warm but very good finesse and balance, long and fresh. Only 10 barrels made. Drink now or 10 years down the road.Tasted: 25 March 2010Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:
BC$87.00750mlspeculative - Altovin
AB$88.00750mlfine wine shops
Producer: Paul Coulon et FilsDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Blend: Clairette - Grenache Blanc - Bourboulenc - RoussanneCSPC: 084426