Chateau de Vaudieu's Clos du Belvedere Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is a masterful array of elegance marked by its sun-kissed golden hue. This white wine oozes rich notes of peach, honeydew, and hints of wild herbs, artfully combined with a refined minerality. It's a full-bodied expression of its renowned terroir, delivering the quintessential Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc blend of depth, complexity, and balanced acidity. The wine's finish is notably long, echoing its opulent fruit profile amid striking stone and spice undertones. Perfectly suited for special occasions or simply for an indulgent evening. This wine truly is a delectable gem from the Rhône valley.

Tasting Notes

This wine is pale gold with green highlights. The nose is pure and precise with aromas of grapefruit, cashew nut and white nectarine. On the palate, discrete oak, vivid fruit and a refreshing salinity are framed by the wine’s revitalising acidity and rich texture. The finish is long and layered. The 2021 vintage has exceptional ageing potential.

About the Winery

Set amidst the picturesque landscape of the Rhône Valley in Southern France, the Chateau de Vaudieu represents a beacon of traditional winemaking combined with contemporary practices. This revered vineyard, owned by the Bréchet family, is a sight to behold.

The Chateau dates back to the 18th century, steeping the estate in a rich tapestry of history, as intriguing as the diverse range of wines it produces. A striking symbol of this heritage, the Chateau’s architecture harmonises majestically with its surroundings, making it a perfect representation of French grandeur. What is truly admirable is the dedication to sustainability that reflects in the operations of the vineyard, where organic farming and minimising the use of chemical fertilisers are of utmost priority.

The estate covers an impressive 70 hectares across some of the most coveted terroirs in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Due to the diversity of soils, it enjoys growing a variety of grapes including Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre. The resultant wine is an elegant expression of the terroir, its complexity offering a delightful surprise to the palate.

The Chateau de Vaudieu continues to be renowned for its iconic and masterful blends of red and white wines alike, all of which bear an undeniable mark of quality translating each sip into an experience of unbridled delight. The wines embody a unique fusion of the exceptional regional characteristics and expert wine-making savoir faire.

While the winery continues to hold fast to its time-honoured techniques, it is unafraid to embrace innovation, consistently developing new methods to ensure that the quality of their product remains uncompromised, Visitors to the estate are bound to appreciate both the historic charm and the forward-thinking ethos that blend beautifully in Chateau de Vaudieu's every bottle.

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