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17¼/20
Domaine de Beaurenard Boisrenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2009
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceLike their grandfathers the Coulon brothers work with field blends harvesting all the grapes and fermented together in barrel at the same time. Roussanne and clairette are at the centre of this white Châteauneuf-du-Pape with lesser amounts of picpoul, bourboulenc picardin and grenache blanc. Yields are low (17hl/ha) and production is even less with only a few barrels are made each year. Look for a floral fresh nose with bits of apricot, vanilla, lemon, and honey all with mineral, ginger undertones. You can sense the warmth of region and the richness in the mouth but there is still enough freshness to keep it fresh and bright on the palate. Love the finesse and length. This will best over the next three years or drink now with turkey or Peking duck.Tasted: 20 January 2013Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $87.00 | 750ml | speculative - Altovin |
| AB | $88.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
Blend: Clairette - Grenache Blanc - Bourboulenc - RoussanneCSPC: 084426
