Wine Reviews

A mouthfilling, decadent style, grounded by a serious mineral foundation. Honeysuckle, star fruit and creamed yellow apple are flecked with green herbs and a flattering brush of toasty oak and almond richness.

A deep, complex bouquet of white fruits, jasmine, flowers, honeysuckle, ripe orchard fruits and spices introduces the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos de Beauvenir, a full-bodied, round wine with a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids, a layered palate and a long, delicate, ethereal finish enhanced by a delicate phenolic aftertaste.

The 2023 Châteauneuf du-Pape Blanc Clos de Beauvenir showcases fragrant lemon flesh, vanilla and cedar alongside flinty subtleties. Full-bodied and rich, the 2023 packs plentiful flavor concentration, flawlessly kept in check by bright acidity.

Blending 56% Roussanne with 44% Grenache Blanc from certified organic grapes, the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Clos de Beauvenir delivers. Swirling the glass unlocks fragrant pineapple, spring blossom, white peach and lemon flesh notes. Concentrated and round, this is a serious Blanc Clos de Beauvenir with the potential to gain more nuance after a few years in bottle. That said, it’s already drinking splendidl

The 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Clos De Beauvenir Blanc (52% Roussanne and 48% Grenache Blanc) is along the same lines, if not a touch more focused and precise. Honeyed pears, white flowers, spice, and crushed stone-like minerality all define the aromatics, and it’s medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, and a gorgeous finish. You can safely put this up with the crème de la crème of the vintage, and it should evolve gracefully over the coming decade if well stored.