Looking altogether more serious than previous vintages, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is an identical blend of 40% Bourboulenc, 30% Clairette and 10% each Clairette Rose, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. Aged in concrete, it delivers unadorned scents of almonds and tangerines, a ripe, round, full-bodied feel on the palate and spicy-peppery notes on the long finish.