Château de Beaucastel Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019

Wineadvocate

The 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is 80% Roussanne, 15% Grenache Blanc and 5% other mixed varieties (Bourboulenc, Clairette, Picardan). Fermented and aged in a mix of barrels (30%) and tanks (70%), it offers up appealing flinty notes on the nose, accompanied by ripe pineapple and pear scents. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate, round, ripe and generous, with an expansive feel in the mouth and hints of warmth, honey and spice on the long finish. Lush and luxurious, it's drinkable young, but has a track record of aging well for as long as a decade depending on your preferences. - JC 12/2020

Vinous

The 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is a medium straw-colored wine, crafted with immaculate precision. An alluring perfume of dried lemon peel, lime zest, dried ginger, honey and beeswax paired with a flinty twist usher in this compelling 2019 Blanc. Coming in at 14% alcohol, it carries a medium to full-body, exhibits wonderful freshness and ends with a sapid finish. - NG 04/2023

Dunnuck

While the old-vine Roussanne cuvée from this estate gets all the attention from collectors, don’t make the mistake of discounting their classic Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc. The 2019 reveals a lighter gold hue as well as a beautiful and classic bouquet of honeyed citrus, quince, white flowers, bee’s wax, and a touch of flinty minerality. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, it has flawless balance, nicely integrated acidity, and a great, minerally finish. You can enjoy bottles today with a decant or cellar for two to three decades, if you’re so inclined.