2022 Les Vieilles Roussanne Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Château de Vaudieu

• Style: Dry white blend, stone fruit & mineral
• Taste: Pear, white peach, chalky stone finish with bright spine
• Food: Shellfish, poultry, white fish, spicy cuisine, salads
• Occasion: Gifting, cellar worthy, aperitivo
• Serve: 8–10°C, decant 15 mins, drink over 20 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A richly textured pure Roussanne from 1986 vines, layered with stone fruit and mineral grip. On entry, pear and white peach unfold; a chalky, stone-driven length keeps you reaching back to the glass. The 2022 vintage, blessed with dry summer heat and a temperate harvest window, marries ripe tropical sweetness against mineral tension. High alcohol (15%) builds the body whilst restrained residual sugar and brisk acidity keep it poised rather than broad—a wine for the table, evolving beautifully over two decades.

The Winery — Château de Vaudieu

Laurent Bréchet and his daughter Elise steward this 18th-century property across 70 hectares on the eastern slopes of the appellation, in terrain neighbouring the famed Château Rayas. This parcel of Roussanne, planted in 1986 on grey limestone terroir, was hand-sorted and gently pressed, then fermented in used French oak. Nine months' ageing in a blend of new and one-year-old barrels builds aromatic depth without dominating—a restrained oak program that honours the grape's inherent minerality and structure.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this wine with creamy or butter-based dishes: roasted chicken with cream sauce, buttered fish, risotto, soft cheeses. Its weight and minerality also stand up to smoked meats and pâté, making it an ideal progression from aperitif to dinner. Shellfish, spicy and Asian cuisine, white fish, and fresh salads all shine alongside this mineral-driven white. Vegan and vegetarian-friendly, it works beautifully for diverse tables. Chill to 8–10°C, decant 15 minutes before service. Explore our collection of Châteauneuf-du-Pape selections to discover the range of expression this storied appellation offers, or browse our Grenache Blanc & Roussanne collection to see what serious growers from France deliver from this undervalued white variety.