Château Beauchêne Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vignobles de la Serrière Rouge, 2020

STORY BEHIND THIS WINE

Château Beauchene is a wonderful 11th generation family owned and run Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate. Here the Bernard family craft some glorious Southern Rhone style wines with a best in environmental practice philosophy. The Serriere vineyards are located north of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation between the villages of Courthézon, Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, on alluvial terraces of rolled pebbles and red clay and the vines have an average age of 60 years. Read more.

OUR IMPRESSION

This delightful red is made from a blend of 75% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. The has some partial ageing in French oak barrels. Seductive nose of ripe red fruits with hints of vanilla and spice. On the palate it is powerful and complex with aromas of black cherries, vanilla and spice.