Domaine de la Janasse Prestige CdP Blanc 2021 (750ML)

98 DE / 97 JD

Full-bodied and just a touch oily. The oak is forthright, and this has great concentration and huge power before a driving, saline finish. Almost too intense to broach now, but is likely to be very long lasting. Grown on sandy soils, matured in barriques (20% new) and concrete. Just 900 bottles produced. - Matt Walls, Decanter

A candidate for the white of the vintage, the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Prestige Blanc is a normal blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Clairette, but there are just two demi-muids produced. Brilliant aromatics of white peach, honeyed flowers, salty mineral, and toasted bread define the nose, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a silky, elegant mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and a great finish. I finished my note with "stunning wine." I'd happily drink a bottle today, yet it has the capacity to evolve for 15-20 years as well. - Jeb Dunnuck