Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc Beauvenir other_regions_australia 160 cases made

160 cases made

Reduction again has the upper hand versus the fruit today

A more restrained nose grudgingly reveals its ripe and ultra-spicy aromas of plum and black cherry liqueur

concentrated and packed with sweet

Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc Beauvenir other_regions_australia 160 cases madeThe new wood has been pared back in the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos de Beauvenir, a 70 30 blend of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc aged predominantly in demi muids, with 15% going into new barriques. Hints of oaky spice accent pineapple and lime notes on the nose, while the medium to full bodied palate is rich and silky in texture, even a trifle phenolic on the finish in its youth. This should be even better in another year or two.