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Winery Chateau Beauchene - more wines
Country: France
Wine district: Vallée du Rhône
Variety: Cuvée
Variety 1: Shiraz 25%
Variety 2: Grenache 70%
Variety 3: Mourvédre 5%
Barrique
Age of the Vineyards : For Syrah and Mourvèdre, 30 years average age
For Grenache, from 40 to 95 years old
Geographic Situation : Bordering the area of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's appellation, between the communes of Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape; the soil in alluvial terraces is composed of galets (large rounded pebbles) mixed with sandy red clay
Methods of Cultivation : Principles of the “agriculture raisonnée”, a philosophy of production to guarantee :
- a first-quality product
- a completely safe product
- a better respect of our environment
The utilization of traditional techniques; ploughing, hand harvesting and sorting by each grape-picker.
Methods of Vinification : De-stemming of the grapes, maceration for a period of 20 days minimum
Part of the wine is stored in barriques for one year
Wine & Food : Serve at 16° to 18°
Appearance : a deep red colour of ruby or ripe cherry
Nose : bouquet of ripe red fruits and bilberries
Palate : good tannic structure. The nose of ripe fruits is confirmed on the palate and develops to some hints of raspberries and blackcurrant. A well-balanced and harmonious wine which displays a great length.
This wine is well suited to all meat and game dishes, and is also the perfect accompaniment to all cheeses.
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