Corney & Barrow 

Château Beauchêne belongs to the Bernard family, vignerons in Châteauneuf-du-Pape since 1794. Michel Bernard has run Château Beauchêne since 1971 with wife Dominique and, more recently, daughter Amandine. Château Beauchêne’s vineyards span eighty hectares and three sites, whose unique microclimates and soils produce grapes with subtly different flavours and textures. One vineyard, arguably Château Beauchêne’s crown jewels, dates back to 1905. Its gnarled old Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah vines yield minute quantities of highly-concentrated juice, destined for Château Beauchêne’s flagship wine, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grande Réserve. Michel Bernard takes an holistic approach to vineyard management, convinced that top quality grapes can only be achieved from naturally healthy soils and balanced vines. The purity and intense flavours of Château Beauchêne’s critically-acclaimed wines are testament to his methods.

Photo: Château Beauchêne