Coming from a relatively unheralded vintage in the Southern Rhone, the 1980 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc tastes like a wonderfully mature white Burgundy. White flowers, brioche, citrus, smoked earth and honeysuckle all emerge from this beautiful, fully mature Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc. Medium-bodied and with bright acidity in its supple, nicely textured profile, at 35 years of age it is still fresh, lively and drinking brilliantly.