Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape Rouge Vite Colte and a touch of creaminess

and a touch of creaminess reflects the region’s cool‑climate Chardonnay style

with a hint of China tea

a hallmark of a small yielding year on the Martinborough Terrace

Lifted nose of red berries

The mid‑palate brings gooseberry

Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape Rouge Vite Colte and a touch of creaminessThe palate is rich, structured, and beautifully layered, opening with blackberry, black cherry, and ripe plum lifted by fresh, mediumplus acidity that keeps the wine energetic despite its depth. Tannins are fine, firm, and velvety, giving classic Beaurenard architecture without heaviness. The midpalate shows garrigue herbs, black pepper, licorice, cocoa, and warm spice, adding savoury complexity beneath the concentrated dark fruit. The finish is long,