2020 Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc [JS94][JD92][WA92]

Producer: Domaine de la Charbonniere 
Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France 
Blend: 40% Grenache Blanc, 40% Roussane, 20% Clairette 
Year: 2020 

James Suckling, 94 points 

"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. Drink or hold." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 92 Points 

"Based on 40% Grenache Blanc, 40% Roussanne, and the rest Clairette, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc has a spicy, clean, citrus and tangerine-driven bouquet. On the palate, it shows good depth and richness, with medium body, some smoky oak, good mid-palate density, and a great finish. It will round into form with another 6-12 months of bottle age and should age quite well." 

Wine Advocate, 92 Points 

"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." 

Alcohol: 14.5%