COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Château Beauchêne
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Beauchêne Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grande Réserve 2021 is a red wine from the Southern Rhône, produced by the Bernard family, who have a winemaking history dating back to the 17th century. The wine is part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, recognized as the first in France. The estate cultivates grapes across 70 hectares on diverse terroirs, including soils of rolled quartz pebbles and sandy red clay, or limestone terraces. The producer's philosophy centers on elegance, freshness, and terroir expression, with a commitment to sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€42
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Châteauneuf-du-Pape was France's very first AOC, established in 1936.
Fact 02
The estate's family plots include vineyards planted as early as 1901.
Fact 03
Château Beauchêne practices sustainable viticulture, prioritizing biodiversity.
Fact 04
The Bernard family has been making wine for ten generations.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Beauchêne employs traditional winemaking techniques, including maceration and aging in oak barrels, to craft its Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The fermentation process is managed to encourage the expression of fruit and freshness. The estate's commitment to sustainable viticulture guides their approach in the vineyards, focusing on environmental protection and biodiversity. The Bernard family's long-standing winemaking tradition informs their methods, aiming for wines that reflect the unique terroir and grape varietals with elegance.
