Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Janasse 2017 (750ML)

93 Points, Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A blend of 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Clairette and 30% Roussanne, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc was bottled just a month before my visit. The Clairette and Roussanne mature in demi-muids, which gives this wine a round, expansive mouthfeel and rich texture. The ripe tangerine flavors gain focus on the long finish, picking up hints of citrus zest and brine, leaving behind a mouthwatering lasting sensation of freshness." 8/18

93 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com: "The 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc includes slightly more Clairette and less Grenache than normal, all due to the difficulty in the yields of Grenache in 2017. Bottled in May, it offers a purity and elegance that's hard to find as well as notes of white flowers, white peach, honeysuckle, and spice. With subtle minerality, medium to full body, and nicely integrated acidity, it's a classic white from Janasse that will keep for two decades or more." 8/18