I was blown away by the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc, which showed even better than last year. Possessing a kiss of Grand Cru Burgundy-like reduction as well as incredible aromatics of ripe stone fruits, pineapple, white flowers, and toasted bread, it's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, awesome precision and focus, and a gorgeous finish that has a liqueur of rocks-like minerality.
Rated 95/100 Jeb Dunnuck
This remarkable white Chateauneuf combines the generosity and textural complexity that we expect from this category with a bright mineral acidity to create a great harmony. A wealth of candied fruit aromas, particularly citrus, but also apricots and pineapple right through the stony and salty finish that doesn’t want to stop. Just a hint of toasted baguette. A cuvée based on clairette with a smaller part of roussanne from organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Rated 96/100 James Suckling
