2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Clos du Belvedere Blanc
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The 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Clos de Belvédère is made entirely from Grenache Blanc aged for 8 months in old oak barriques. It showcases spring blossom, lemon, pear, white peach and melon aromas. This 2020 is a full-bodied, rich white with moderate levels of fresh acidity and a resonating finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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All barrel-fermented Grenache Blanc, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos du Belvedere is nevertheless very pale straw in color. Marked by subtle hints of pencil shavings and plenty of ripe pineapple fruit, it's medium to full-bodied, plump and fleshy on the palate, finishing long, crisp and mouthwatering, with hints of white pepper and wood spice. It's not the blockbuster the 2019 was, but it's still a terrific white Chateauneuf du Pape. Having also tried a couple of older vintages of this cuvée, I've widened the drinking window to reflect how well this wine can age.
All Grenache Blanc brought up in older barrels, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Clos Du Belvédère Blanc is light gold-hued and boasts a vibrant, clean, straight-up juicy bouquet of tart peach, minty herbs, and crushed stone. Medium bodied on the palate, it builds nicely with time in the glass and has wonderful freshness and purity as well as a classy, dry finish.