Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau Blanc 2021 (750ML)

97 JD / 95 JS

The 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc might be one of the best examples of this white that' I've tasted. Incredible pear, white flowers, salty minerality, and hints of ripe citrus define the bouquet, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, has remarkable purity, flawless balance, and a great finish. A blend of Clairette, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Bourboulenc that's brought up mostly in foudre (there's a small part in demi-muids and barrel), it deserves 2-3 years in the cellar and will have two decades or more of overall longevity. - Jeb Dunnuck

Stunningly complex nose of dried flowers, beeswax and candied citrus peel. However, the interplay of richness and freshness on the palate tops it. Extremely long finish where the fine tannins build and build at the salty climax. A cuvee based on clairette with grenache blanc, roussanne and a little bourboulenc. Some of the vines date back more than a century, but the majority are about 40-50 years old. Drink or hold. - SP, JamesSuckling .com