A blend of 60% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne and 10% Clairette, split between demi-muids and stainless steel, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc le Traversier offers up hints of honey and butterscotch on the nose, alongside notes of tangerine, pear and anise. It's medium to full-bodied, clean, fresh and reasonably long on the finish.

A blend of 55% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne and 15% Clairette, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc le Traversier hints at beeswax, honey and crushed stone, but wraps those nuances around a core of tangerine and lime. It's a medium-bodied effort that's also generous and easy to drink, with a silky mouthfeel and lingering citrus and anise flavors on the finish.

Simian's 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc le Traversier is a full-bodied blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 35% Roussanne and 15% Bourboulenc. Full-bodied, silky and plush, it delivers ripe flavors of pineapple and tangerine, backed by decent length and refreshing acidity.