Wine Reviews

A stunning white with volume, verve and balance. It shows aromas of yellow plums, baked pears, wild herbs, white flowers and some sweet spices. Medium-bodied with plenty of volume. The stone fruit mingles with the spices and herbs. It’s suave, textural and focused. Vivid and in control with a long, vibrant finish. 52% roussanne and 48% grenache blanc. From organically grown grapes.

A 70-30 blend of Roussanne and Grenache, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos de Beauvenir offers up scents of struck flint, citrus zest and white peaches. Medium-bodied, this largely barrel fermented effort is focused and linear in shape, finishing with ample freshness and length.

A rich, flattering style nicely offset by generous salty, savory energy. Offers a toast and shortbread robe that overlays green plum and juicy nectarine flavors. Remains restrained through the long, opulent, smoke-kissed finish, thanks to a beam of finely crushed mineral accents

The smaller production 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Clos De Beauvenir Blanc comes from a vineyard just beside the domaine and is based on 56% Roussanne and 44% Grenache Blanc. Its medium gold hue is followed by a brilliant perfume of orange blossoms, honeyed white flowers, orchard fruits, and spicy wood that gains depth as well as freshness with time in the glass. Beautifully concentrated, medium to full-bodied, and broad and expansive on the palate, it’s another riveting wine from this team that’s geared for the dinner table. While I would drink bottles over the coming 4-5 years, it will have an interesting evolution past that as well.

A rich, flattering style nicely offset by generous salty, savory energy. Offers a toast and shortbread robe that overlays green plum and juicy nectarine flavors. Remains restrained through the long, opulent, smoke-kissed finish, thanks to a beam of finely crushed mineral accents. Roussanne and Grenache Blanc.