Solely made from Clairette grown on a single parcel, the Pied-long lieu-dit, the 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Pure has the potential to be the best rendition of this cuvée to date. Barrel fermented and aged for 17 months in a combination of new and two-year old French oak barriques, it presents a fragrant perfume of spring flowers, acacia, candied lemon peel, fennel, flintstone, cedar, wet stones and a pinch of vanilla. The full-bodied palate shows great poise and tension, with fresh acidity neatly counterbalancing the elevated flavor concentration. Only 1,500 bottles produced. - VM
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All Clairette from the lieu-dit known as les Pialons (also known as le Pied Long), the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure Blanc boasts appealing aromas of honeycomb, white peaches and dried spices. It's medium to full-bodied, round and ripe on the palate, then finishes long and refreshing, marked by hints of lime zest. - WA
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