Walls: 19 vintages of Beaucastel’s white Rhône masterpiece
In his March 19, 2025 article for Decanter, Matt Walls presents an exceptional vertical tasting of Château de Beaucastel Blanc, covering 19 vintages from 1986 to 2020.A rare tasting that highlights the evolution and longevity of the great white wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, driven by the elegance and complexity of Roussanne. This journey through time underscores […]
Walls: Exclusive first taste of M Chapoutier’s Sélections Parcellaires 2024
In his latest article for Decanter, published on April 8, 2025, Matt Walls shares his exclusive first impressions of M. Chapoutier’s 2024 Sélections Parcellaires. This rare tasting highlights the ever-increasing precision of the parcel-based approach in the Southern Rhône Valley, particularly in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Through this early reading of the 2024 vintage, Matt Walls explores the […]
Walls: Domaine de la Mordorée’s La Plume du Peintre; then and now
his latest article for Decanter on February 11, 2025, Matt Walls explores the evolution of the iconic cuvée La Plume du Peintre from Domaine de la Mordorée. He compares the 2003 and 2005 vintages with the more recent 2019 and 2022, providing an in-depth analysis of the stylistic evolution of the wines from the appellation […]
Walls’ hidden gems: Domaine Mayard, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
In his latest article for Decanter, Matt Walls highlights Domaine Mayard, a property that has successfully reinvented itself while staying true to the heritage of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. He describes its wines as having a unique style: a relatively pale hue, a floral and herbal aromatic palette, and a structure that favors drinkability over power. Balanced wines […]
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a great land of red wines with such beautiful whites
In his article published on March 23, 2025, in La Provence, Guénaël Lemouée highlights Châteauneuf-du-Pape white wines through a selection of six must-try cuvées. He emphasizes their complexity and elegance, proving that this great land of reds also shines in white. Read more : Châteauneuf-du-Pape, grande terre de vins rouges aux si beaux blancs PHOTO […]
International Wine Report – Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 : Success in the Southern Rhone
Joe D’Angelo from the International Wine Report has just published his analysis of the 2022 and 2023 vintages of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, following his tasting conducted at the end of October. What’s the verdict? The 2022 vintage is shaping up to be a benchmark year for enthusiasts of the appellation, featuring powerful, expressive, and perfectly balanced wines. […]
