Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, Roussanne, Vieilles Vignes 2006 Rhone Rouge View From the Cellar struck

View From the Cellar struck again

with a bit of upside

with savoury yet fresh red fruit

displaying lingering berry and floral nuances

Fermented whole cluster and aged 1- months in neutral 2000-3000L French oak

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, Roussanne, Vieilles Vignes 2006 Rhone Rouge View From the Cellar struck1. 0cm; one lightly stained label edge 98 Points Wine Advocate The limited cuvee of 100% old vine Roussanne (50% vinified in barrel and 50% in tank), the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape blanc Vieilles Vignes is an extraordinary wine. Since the debut vintage in 1986, I have been unable to figure out how to predict this cuvees aging potential, but I tend to agree with most sommeliers who feel this wine needs to be drunk in its first 4 6 years of life, then not