2019 Grand Veneur - Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Fontaine Blanc
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Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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100% Roussanne. Organic. Tasted blind. Honeyed nose with red apple and chamomile. Lots to enjoy here – a complete wine. Plenty of richness and power, a regal wine that reigns with a firm grip but is also sympathetic. (AC)
A tiny production, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Fontaine Blanc is beautifully done and certainly ranks with the top wines of the vintage. Based on 100% Roussanne, it has a smoking bouquet of buttered citrus, caramelized white currants, toasted bread, and a touch of nuttiness to go with a medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated style on the palate. With bright acidity, good mid-palate depth, and a great finish, this serious Roussanne can be enjoyed now or cellared for 10-15 years, if not longer.