October 2024
DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard Blanc 2023
The smaller production 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Boisrenard Blanc is based on 42% Clairette, 32% Roussanne, 11% Bourboulenc, 10% Grenache Blanc, and 1% each Picpoul Gris, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Picardan, and Picpoul Blanc. It's slightly more reserved compared to the classic cuvée and has a more mineral-laced bouquet of stone fruits, crushed stone, and toasted almond. It too is medium-bodied and nicely concentrated, with integrated acidity, solid mid-palate depth, and a great finish. Give it a year or two and enjoy over the following 10-15 years.
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The JebDunnuck.com website is a subscription based, bi-monthly publication dedicated to providing cutting-edge, independent commentary and reviews on the top wines and wine regions of the world. While my core editorial focus is to cover Southern France, Bordeaux, California and Washington, I also plan to give readers periodic articles on other world-class and emerging global wine regions, as well as in-depth coverage on the wine portfolios of top US importers.