Domaine Juliette Avril 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 750ml

Notes of verbena, lemon, herbs, spices, menthol and white fruits introduce the delicate, vibrant 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc from Juliette Avril. This medium to full-bodied, tense and crystalline Châteauneuf-du-Pape has a fleshy core of fruit enhanced by bright acids and a long, mineral finish. This blend of 34% Clairette, 33% Grenache Blanc and 33% Roussanne, planted in limestone soils in lieu-dit Le Pied de Baud, was matured exclusively in stainless steel. It's a terrific white wine.

Score: 93 points -- Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate, 2024