Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023

Name: Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023
Brand: Clos des Papes
SKU: VAVCDP17
Price: 219.95 AUD
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About this Wine

97 POINTS - Jeb Dunnuck
"Beautiful, with a ripe, layered style, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc offers honeyed lemon, quince, crushed stone, and floral nuances that develop beautifully with time in the glass. It's medium to full-bodied, has a deep, layered mouthfeel, beautifully integrated acidity, and a great finish. It has a touch more depth and volume compared to the 2024 and is a sensational white from this fabulous winemaker that will keep for 20+ years if well stored. Drink 2025-2045."

Clos des Papes Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape Blanc 2023 is a benchmark white from one of the Southern Rhône’s most respected domaines. This elegant yet powerful Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape Blanc combines freshness, minerality and layered complexity through a harmonious blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Picpoul and Picardan. The wine reveals bright citrus, ripe pear and floral notes with subtle herbal and saline undertones, making it both refined and expressive. Crafted with very low yields and careful vinification, this wine delivers a long, crisp finish and excellent ageing potential.

Type	White w
Varietal(s)	Grenache Blanc
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Brand	Clos des Papes
Vintage	2023

Wines of Rhone Valley

The Rhone wine region is situation in the south of France in the Rhone Valley. The region is split into north and south with distinctively different winemaking styles. In the north, the main grape used is Syrah and is sometimes blended with white varietals. In the south however, reds are a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault. You may be familiar with this sort of blend; in Australia it is labelled GSM.

Wines are produced under various Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designations. The most prestigious of which is Chateauneuf-du-Pape. You may also have heard of other AOC names such as Gigondas, Hermitage, Lirac, St Joseph. Wines coming from these and other AOCs are all on the higher end of the market.

On the value end we have wines produced in Cotes-du-Rhone AOC. Cotes-du-Rhone often refers to wines made in the Rhone Valley that do not fall under any other AOC, often from the flatter areas around Southern Rhone. However, it also does include the fringes of well-respected northern appellations as well. In terms of volume, a majority of Rhone wine falls under the Cotes-du-Rhone AOC and it offers some of the best value in France and even some first-rate and age-worthy reds.

Full-bodied and flavourful white wine blends are also made in the region. These are typically a combination of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier.

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