Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2022

Densely packed and structured, this is tightly coiled with layers of yellow apple, creamed pear and warm baking spices held firmly in check by a spine of minerality. Reveals burnt sugar, ginger and singed orange rind that play out across the long, vibrant finish. Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Clairette. Drink now.

Powerful and weighty, yet very bright and clean, this has so much white peach and melon on the nose, but also delicate, spicy notes. In spite of the compactness of the palate, the mineral freshness pulls this jumbo dry white into the air at the long and exciting finish. A cuvée of grenache blanc, roussanne and clairette.

Another successful year for Charbonnière's white, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc features notes of citrus zest and white peaches. A blend of 40% each Grenache Blanc and Roussanne, with 20% Clairette, it's medium to full-bodied, silky, gently expansive and generous, with excellent balance and harmony. Best after 2021