Wine Reviews

An opulent, fleshy style, with a core of star fruit, Cavaillon melon and quince. Creamy in feel, with baking spice and macadamia nut accents, plus salted buttercream for added richness. Smoky mineral and dried thyme elements add savory depth.

The 2024 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc from Château La Nerthe is a lovely effort, opening with aromas of white fruits, spices and flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, sappy and seamless, it offers an elegantly juicy core of fruit that carries into a delicate, gently oaked finish.

The 2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc opens with fresh grapefruit and lemon flesh, linden blossom and green apple aromas. White flowers add more complexity. Medium- to full-bodied, crisp and refreshing, the 2024 is neatly balanced by bright acidity that carries all the way through to the long, complex finish.

Vinified from certified organic grapes, the 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc checks in with herbal tea, linden blossom and yellow apple aromatics, while cedar adds another layer.

This powerful, full-bodied white Chateauneuf shows a wide spectrum of stone fruit, citrus and wild herb aromas. I love the balance of restrained creaminess from maturation on the lees with the elegant structure and animating freshness…