Chateau de Vaudieu Clos du Belvedere Blanc, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France

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點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：990

All barrel-fermented Grenache Blanc, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos du Belvedere is nevertheless very pale straw in color. Marked by subtle hints of pencil shavings and plenty of ripe pineapple fruit, it's medium to full-bodied, plump and fleshy on the palate, finishing long, crisp and mouthwatering, with hints of white pepper and wood spice. It's not the blockbuster the 2019 was, but it's still a terrific white Chateauneuf du Pape. Having also tried a couple of older vintages of this cuvée, I've widened the drinking window to reflect how well this wine can age.

All old-vine Grenache Blanc grown on galets roulés and red clay, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos du Belvedere boasts remarkable freshness and verve allied to ample weight and concentration. Scents of mixed citrus mark the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate delivers scintillating notes of tangerine and lime, plus some gently herbal notes on the long, vibrant finish. It's clearly one of the best varietal Grenache Blancs to have passed this taster's lips, but I would suggest drinking it over the next several years to be sure to catch it in its youthful splendor.

Made entirely from Grenache Blanc (fermented and aged in equal portions of stainless steel, new oak and older oak), the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos du Belvedere offers up scents of toasted grain, crushed stone, tangerine and lime. It's medium to full-bodied, silky in texture and crisply focused, with a zesty, citrus-laden finish. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.

All barrel-fermented Grenache Blanc, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos du Belvedere is an excellent effort and a fine successor to the 2016. Delicate hints of pencil shavings frame bright nectarine and tangerine fruit flavors in this full-bodied wine. It's rich, silky in texture and long, picking up hints of lime zest on the finish.

The charming 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos du Belvedere is all Grenache Blanc, barrel-fermented and matured for eight months in used oak. The aromas are tight and citrusy, ranging from lime to pineapple, but on the palate the wine is honeyed, full-bodied and rich, with a long, briny finish. It should drink well for at least a couple of years.