2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
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A beautifully fragrant nose of pear, white flowers, peach skin, apricot and greengage. Subtle toast and salty wild honey, ginger and lemongrass lending fantastic complexity, interest and a spicy, citric edge. The palate is fleshy and full, but never soft, with great tension and structure, freshness and energy. Fantastic!
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Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Hay, dried flowers, crushed rocks, leafy tones and jasmine introduce the medium- to full-bodied 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, a gorgeous white that also bundles flinty subtleties. Medium- to full-bodied, bright and refreshing, the 2016 is as refined as aged Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc can get. A subtle saline sensation accompanies the sapid aftertaste.
Fully developed, round, oily and focused on its sweet, pineapple, pear and citrus and honeysuckle profile, this is probably best consumed over the next few years. 91 Points
The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc boasts a lovely nose of toasted grain and pineapple. The wine is medium to full-bodied, with a rich texture that's channeled into a long, lime-sherbet finish. It's a blend of Roussanne and Clairette that I'd suggest consuming over the next couple of years.
About the producer
Famille Isabel Ferrando is a leading wine producer in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Product details
Clairette, Grenache Blanc / Garnacha Blanca, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Marsanne
White
Dry