Parker about Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2009
The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes (Roussanne) is a staggering wine of extraordinary complexity and richness. Aromas of rose petals, exotic fruits such as mango and nectarine intermixed with peach marmalade, honeysuckle and crushed pineapple emerge from this full-bodied white along with good acidity and lavish amounts of fruit and glycerin. It offers a nearly out of body wine tasting experience.
Description
| Land | France | 
| Region | Chateauneuf-du-Pape | 
| Rebsorten | Rousanne 100% | 
| Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% | 
| Füllstand | high fill | 
| Verschlußart | cork stopper | 
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites | 
| Farbe | White | 
| Inverkehrbringer | Château de Beaucastel/Perrin family, Chemin de Beaucastel, 84350 Courthezon | 
| Charakter | Dry | 
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 10-12°C | 
| Trinkempfehlung | 2010 - 2040 | 
| Parker Punkte | 100 | 
| Jahrgang | 2009 | 
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2009
        
       Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2009 is an outstanding white wine from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the southern Rhône region of France. Produced by Château de Beaucastel, this wine is a blend of old vines planted on the estate's best plots.
 
In 2009, the overall quality of the wines in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region was very high, and the 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes is an impressive example of this vintage.
 On the nose, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2009 presents a fascinating array of aromas. Aromas of ripe white fruits such as pears and peaches dominate, accompanied by nuances of citrus fruits, honey, almonds, and a subtle mineral note. The aromas are complex, intense, and well-integrated.
 On the palate, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2009 displays refreshing acidity and an elegant structure. The fruit aromas continue, accompanied by a pleasant creaminess. The wine possesses remarkable depth and complexity, with a perfect balance between freshness, structure, and richness. The finish is long and persistent, leaving impressions of ripe fruit and mineral notes.
 
Château de Beaucastel is a renowned winery in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, known for its wines of the highest quality and elegance. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2009 was vinified with great care and expertise and demonstrates the potential to evolve and gain complexity and refinement over time.