Experience the elegance of Beatus, a remarkable expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape crafted with passion and precision. This wine is born from the collaboration between Todd Alexander and Anne-Charlotte Melia-Bachas, harnessing the unique terroir of the Chateau de la Font du Loup estate. Featuring 100-year-old Grenache from the 'Le Puy Rolland' plot, this wine showcases the refined complexity and depth of the region's finest grapes.

Composition: Predominantly Grenache, complemented by small amounts of Syrah and Mourvèdre. Vine age of 80 to 100 years on sandy soils.
Winemaking: Directed by Todd Alexander and Anne-Charlotte Melia-Bachas, with a focus on whole cluster fermentation and neutral vessel aging.
Aging: Minimal intervention aging to preserve the varietal integrity and enhance the wine's natural elegance.

Wine Critic Reviews

Wine Review Online (95): Châteauneuf du Pape can often produce dense, high-alcohol wines. Chateau de la Font’s 100% Grenache “Le Puy Rolland” strikes a beautifully different chord. Grown on north-facing slopes of sandy soil, the grapes for this wine ripen more slowly, yielding a lower alcohol (14.5%), lighter, and more nimble expression of Châteauneuf. The nimble character of the wine is further preserved through the use of neutral oak and stainless steel for aging prior to bottling. With a swirl, aromas of roses, strawberries, cherries, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon all waft up from the glass. In the mouth, red fruit flavors dominate, with bright acidity. Chewy tannins fade into a lengthy finish. This is a beautiful expression of Châteauneuf du Pape that manages to feel new and exciting while staying true to its roots at the same time. (John McDermott)

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (90): Flowers and peppery kirsch with hints of strawberry are on the nose. Forward, soft and silky with a refreshing cherry, mint note on the palate and in the finish, this will be delicious on release. Drink from 2022-2030.

Falstaff (90): Intense crimson garnet, purple reflections, a broad ochre lightening on the rim. Red berry confit, floral nuances, preserved cherries, subtle savoury notes of fresh herbs, candied orange zest. Medium bodied, with the sweetness of fine fruit, ripe tannins, balanced, mineral, some nougat on the finish, already drinking well.