Since 1971, Michel Bernard runs with his wife Dominique the vineyard they have developed since and in 2004, their eldest daughter Amandine joined the board. Today Château Beauchêne has become the hub for the vinification and maturation of all the cuvees from the different vineyards owned by the family. The vineyards stretches over 70 hectares in 3 appellations: Châteauneuf du Pape, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Côtes du Rhône.
Grape varities:
80% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre
Age of the vine stocks : 100 years
Barrel ageing :
18-24 months
T° de service : 16-18 - Garde : 15 à 20 ans
This wine is perfect paired with rich red meat or stews (lamb leg, duck filet with red fruits, bull stew …). It also matches very well with a dark chocolate fondant.
Visual aspect: very intense red colour with purplish tinges. Nose: scents of broad beans, roasted cocoa. Quite crisp with a lovely fruitiness. Palate: round first taste. Very silky tannins which provide the wine with a good structure. Match with food: stewed beef neck and boiled potatoes with butter. Comments: a rich wine that generously offers us a beautiful balance between the fruit and very well crafted tannins.
Visual aspect: elegant, pink and garnet tinges. Nose: very ripe jammy red fruits, with notes of cherries and kirsch. Palate: elegant, fine, well-structured. Generous, with spices. Superb finish. Match with food: prime rib of beef with ceps. Comments: a noble wine, pure.
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