I loved the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc, an absolute banging white that has ripe citrus and honeyed, spicy nuances in its medium-bodied, wonderfully pure, focused profile. A blend of 44% Roussanne, 41% Grenache Blanc, 11% Clairette, and 4% Bourboulenc, it shows the softer style of the vintage and brings plenty of fruit while staying balanced, focused, and light on its feet. It’s a brilliant wine, and I suspect it will age gracefully over the coming decade or more.
94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Oct 2024)
An opulent, fleshy style, with a core of star fruit, Cavaillon melon and quince. Creamy in feel, with baking spice and macadamia nut accents, plus salted buttercream for added richness. Smoky mineral and dried thyme elements add savory depth. Offers juicy deliciousness and harmonious pleasure from start to finish. Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc. Drink now through 2030. 450 cases imported.
93 points, Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator (Mar 2025)
Fresh and expressive, very full-bodied and opulent on the palate. There's a hint of inner sweet ripeness to the mango and quince core, the alcohol is a little raised perhaps, but this has great length and generosity. The 20% new oak is well integrated, there's a lot to enjoy here. Fifteen percent of La Nerthe's production is white wine, nearly twice the average.
93 points, Matt Walls, Decanter (Aug 2024)
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