
(94) Brought up in foudre and demi-muids, the 2024 Châteauneuf Du Pape Clos Roquète Blanc offers stone fruits and golden orchard notes with a beautiful white flower and honeysuckle-driven perfume. It’s medium-bodied, with a pure, concentrated mid-palate, nicely integrated acidity, and outstanding length. Based on equal parts Roussanne, Clairette, and Grenache Blanc from the sandy soils of La Roquète, this is another impeccably made white from this family. Drink 2025-2035.
(96) This has a wonderful aromatic expressiveness on the concentrated, medium-bodied palate, ranging from pomelo to almonds and fresh herbs. Great textural complexity, with the mineral freshness driving the long, very elegant finish. Excellent aging potential. A cuvee of one-third clairette, one-third grenache blanc and one-third roussanne. Drink from release.