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Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes Chateau Beaucastel(2004)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, between Orange and Avignon. The Chateau de Beaucastel white "Vieilles Vignes" (old vines) is 3 hectares / 7 acres in size. In this case the old vines are at least 75 years old.
Geology
Miocene marine molasses overlaid with alpine diluvium (formed by round pebbles – or "galets").
Grape varieties
Roussanne 100%
Vinification
Hand-picked and collected in baskets, grapes sorted, pneumatic pressing and clarification of the must. Fermentation takes place read more...
- International Wine Cellar
- 1/06
- 95/100
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July 2007
- Wine Advocate # 163
- Feb-06
- (93-96)
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April 2008
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