Starting off the whites, and always a solid wine, Coulon’s 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a blend of close to equal parts Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne and Bourboulenc that was aged 20% in barrel and the majority in tank. Medium-bodied, juicy and lively on the palate, with notes of pineapple, apple tart, chamomile and honey blossom, it’s a clean, refreshing white to drink over the coming couple of years (although it will certainly last longer). Drink now-2017. Made by brothers Frederic and Daniel Coulon, this estate produces two cuvees in both red and white: a traditional cuvee and a more modern-styled cuvee Boisrenard. The traditional cuvees – both red and white – see larger format aging (tank and foudre) while the cuvee Boisrenard sees more barrel aging and comes from the older vines of the estate. Both the 2011s and 2012s reviewed here appear to be more refined and elegant than past vintages, with an emphasis on fine tannin, purity and freshness. Importers: A Christopher Cannan Selection, Europvin; Lauber Imports, Somerville, NJ; tel. (908) 725-2100 and Ruby Wines, Avon, MA; tel. (508) 588-7007