Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2022

Powerful and weighty, yet very bright and clean, this has so much white peach and melon on the nose, but also delicate, spicy notes. In spite of the compactness of the palate, the mineral freshness pulls this jumbo dry white into the air at the long and exciting finish. A cuvée of grenache blanc, roussanne and clairette.

Densely packed and structured, this is tightly coiled with layers of yellow apple, creamed pear and warm baking spices held firmly in check by a spine of minerality. Reveals burnt sugar, ginger and singed orange rind that play out across the long, vibrant finish. Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Clairette. Drink now.

Beautiful stone fruits, tart pineapple, and subtle spicy, brioche nuances, as well hints of honeysuckle, all define the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc, a pure, vibrant, medium-bodied white from this family that does everything right. Based on 40% each of Grenache Blanc and Roussanne, with the balance Clairette, enjoy bottles over the coming 4-5 years.

The 2022 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc blends 40% Grenache Blanc with 40% Roussanne and 20% Clairette. Fragrant peach, ripe pear, spring blossom and lime flesh are all pushed forward. Discrete cedar tones can be traced back to partial aging in new oak. Focused and harmonious, the 2022 is an excellent Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc that provides boatloads of joy right out of the gate. Production totals only 3,200 bottles.

Another successful year for Charbonnière's white, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc features notes of citrus zest and white peaches. A blend of 40% each Grenache Blanc and Roussanne, with 20% Clairette, it's medium to full-bodied, silky, gently expansive and generous, with excellent balance and harmony. Best after 2021