Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2023 Rated 93JD

Jeb Dunnuck Review
Rated 93
Always terrific, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc is no exception, and readers who love vibrant, age-worthy Rhône whites can safely buy this cuvée in just about every vintage. Based on 30% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc, 25% Bourboulenc, 22% Roussanne, and splashes of Picardan and Picpoul Blanc, the 2023 reveals a medium gold hue as well as textbook aromatics of pear and orchard fruits intermixed with honeyed flowers, chalky minerality, and subtle green almond nuances. This balanced, medium-bodied, vibrant white is very much in the fresh, focused, yet still textured, approachable style of the vintage.

Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023

A refined, biodynamically farmed white Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine de Beaurenard, showcasing the estate's hallmark purity, texture, and Rhône elegance.
The 2023 Blanc is vibrant yet layered, blending multiple southern Rhône white varieties into a seamless, mineral-driven expression of the region's limestone and galet-covered terroir.

Key Details

• Producer: Domaine de Beaurenard
• Region: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France
• Varietals: Clairette blanche & Rose, Grenache Blanc & Gris, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Picpoul, Picardan
• Style: Rich, elegant, mineral-driven Rhône white
• Farming: Certified biodynamic
• ABV: 14%

Tasting Notes

• White peach, pear, and citrus blossom
• Honeysuckle, almond, and subtle herbal lift
• Silky texture with vibrant acidity
• Long, mineral-lined finish with Rhône salinity

Profile & Craft

• Biodynamic farming enhances purity and terroir transparency
• Blend of classic Rhône white grapes for complexity and balance
• Partial oak aging adds texture without overshadowing freshness
• One of the region's benchmark white wines for elegance and longevity

Serving & Pairing

• Serve at 50-54°F
• Pairs with lobster, scallops, roast chicken, creamy pastas, and soft cheeses
• Ideal for collectors of structured Rhône whites
• Drink now or cellar 5-10 years for added depth