The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc possesses lots of crisp citrus along with hints of honeyed grapefruit, lemon zest and poached pear in its medium-bodied, ripe, attractive personality.
This estate, run by Yannick and Corinne Gasparri, is at the top of its game, as recent vintages over the last decade have all been very strong. The introduction of the two special cuvees, the Cuvee Vieilles Vignes and the Mourvedre-dominated Secret de L’Ange, provides further evidence of their talent and access to fabulous fruit. The 2010s are brilliant wines across the board.
Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173