2014 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
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(aged on its lees in stainless steel tanks, with no battonage ): Pale chartreuse. Lively citrus fruit, floral and herb scents carry a zesty mineral overtone. Dry and incisive on the palate, offering fresh lime, green apple and tangerine flavors that put on weight with air. Shows very good clarity on the finish, which lingers with strong, stony intensity.
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I continue to love the white from these two sisters (I don’t think I’ve tasted a disappointing wine from them), and the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc is about as classic as they come. Offering up plenty of melon, cured ham, citrus and hints of salty minerality, it’s medium-bodied, beautifully textured and focused on the palate. This cuvée can normally drink well for upwards of a decade. In this case, I would opt for drinking bottles over the coming 2-3 years.