Clos de Beauvenir Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023

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France / Rhône

Château La Nerthe is one of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, dating from 1560, with 220 acres of vineyards that surround the château. The grapes for Clos de Beauvenir are grown in a single vineyard that was previously an old castle garden. It is protected from the wind by plane trees that also provide shade during the day. A nearby spring, one of the few natural springs in the region, creates a microclimate that is warm during the day and cool at night. The vines are 40 years old on average and face south. The soil is loamy and sandy with a layer of galets, or large pebbles carried down from the Alps by glaciers in the last ice age. Hand harvesting and sorting is done early in the morning to take advantage of cooler temperatures. The grapes are slowly pressed for 3 hours to extract only premium juice. Low-temperature fermentation takes place in French oak demi-muids and the wine is then aged on fine lees for almost 9 months. Blending takes place shortly before bottling.

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2023 vintage

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Harvest Note

The 2023 vintage began with a dry and mild winter. The spring was wet with the rain providing the water needed for the growing period. Despite hot temperatures throughout the summer, water stress was not critical and there was no disease in the vineyards. The harvest began at the end of August after a final strong heatwave and ended at the beginning of October. The white grapes produced balanced wines with generous aromas.

Tasting Note

Bright gold. This elegant and refined wine offers notes of white peach, nectarine, almond, and hazelnut along with delicate minty and almost smoky notes. The oak is well integrated, and the finish is long. A great white wine made for cellaring.

Technical Data

GRAPES: Roussanne (52%), Grenache Blanc (48%)

APPELLATION: Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

PH: 3.55

ACIDITY: 4.56

ABV: 14%

AGING: Aged on the lees for 9 months in French oak demi-muids

MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: No

Unique Selling Points

Clos de Beauvenir is a single vineyard that was previously an old castle garden
An elegant and powerful white wine that can be cellared
Vineyards are certified AB Organic

One of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s oldest estates, archives affirm Château La Nerthe’s existence as early as 1560 and suggest an even more distant past dating to the dawn of the region’s wine culture in the 12th century.

Rémi Jean, Managing Director & Winemaker

About the Grape

Clairette

Vinified carefully, Clairette produces a light, floral and fruity wine. Used in sparkling wine and in blends, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Tavel Rosé, Côtes-du-Rhône and Lirac.

Grenache Blanc

This grape can produce an attractive, fleshy, generously fruity wine with a fragrance of flowers and dill.

Roussanne

Roussanne is an elegant, complex wine of finesse, good acidity and balance. Has aromas and flavors of melon, white fruits, pears, tree blossoms and herbs. Shows honey and coffee notes with age.