I'd put the 2018 Chateauneuf Du Pape Grand Vin Blanc up with the creme de la creme of the vintage. This awesome white boasts a medium gold hue as well as a mineral-laced bouquet of white peach, quince, white flowers, orange blossom, and honeysuckle. With full-bodied richness, incredible purity, and flawless balance, it's well worth seeking out and should have a good decade or more of prime drinking.
by JD, Jeb Dunnuck , 2022
Mainly Roussanne and about half barrel fermented, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Grand Vin Blanc is a plump, silky-textured effort. Toast accents honeyed tangerine, melon and fig notes in this full-bodied, opulent wine. Without much track record for this cuvee, my guess at the drinking window is based on the variety, winemaking and sheer concentration levels.
by JC, Robert Parker , 2019
This smoky, spicy blend of Roussanne, Clairette and Grenache Blanc introduces itself with heady aromas of Bourbon barrels and charred toast. Vinified in oak (18% new barriques), it's marked with penetrating quince and pear flavors. It feels a bit flamboyant in youth, but should gain nuance from 2023–2030.
by ALCI, Wine Enthusiast , 2021
Lush in in feel, with lemon curd, glazed pear, quince and acacia notes backed by a subtle hint of creamed melon on the finish.
by JM, Wine Spectator , 2021