Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2021

The 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc might be one of the best examples of this white that I’ve tasted. Incredible pear, white flowers, salty minerality, and hints of ripe citrus define the bouquet, and it’s medium to full-bodied on the palate, has remarkable purity, flawless balance, and a great finish. A blend of Clairette, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Bourboulenc that’s brought up mostly in foudre (there’s a small part in demi-muids and barrel), it deserves 2-3 years in the cellar and will have two decades or more of overall longevity. Maturity: 2024-2045. Score – 97. (jebdunnuck.com, Nov. 11, 2022)