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Subregion | France > Rhône > Southern Rhône > Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
Colour | White |
Type | Still |
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The 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc has gorgeous tangerine, quince, honeysuckle, white flower and buttered-citrus notes in its full, fleshy, ripe and mineral-laced character. Clean and vibrant, with both richness and freshness, give it another year or so and enjoy bottles over the following couple of decades. Drink 2016-2036.
80% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picardin.
Notably complex nose. Satin texture and real depth. Something to sink your teeth into.
Drink 2016-2022
Reminding me of the 2012, the 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc, which was just bottled two weeks ago, has fabulous richness and depth in its honeysuckle, tangerine, white flowers and buttered almond-like aromas and flavors. It too shows the freshness and purity of the vintage, with integrated, yet juicy acidity, good concentration and serious length. It will be better in another year or so, drink nicely for 2-4 years, and then all bets are off. At that point, it's best to cellar for a decade.