There are roughly 600 cases of the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes, a 100% Roussanne from very old vines brought up 50% new oak and 50% once-used. It too is flat-out awesome, with honeyed quince, green almond, white flowers, orange liqu...
Based largely on Roussanne with smaller amounts of Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and Bourboulenc, the 2024 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc shows vibrant white peach, honeyed melon, flowers, spice, and crushed stone. It's medium to full-bodied, with a fresh, focuse...
The 1983 Beaucastel had never been one of my favorite vintages for this wine, but it has begun to finally turn the corner and soften up and is now looking very promising indeed. I have had this wine four or five times in the last couple of years, and it h...