Experience the epitome of elegance with Solitude Chateauneuf Du Pape Barberini Blanc 2022. This refined white wine hails from France's well-renowned Rhône region, where it's meticulously crafted by the esteemed Maison Solitude. With a compelling blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and Bourboulenc grapes, it showcases the exemplary wine-making tradition that Solitude is famous for. Bathed in the rich Mediterranean sunshine, the vines are cultivated on complex soils blending sand and pebbles, imparting a striking terroir-driven character.

Upon uncorking, you're greeted with enchanting floral and citrus notes, leading to a balanced palate filled with stone fruit accents and a pleasing mineral undertone. Subtle oak ageing adds complexity without dominating the velvety fruit profile. This Solitude Chateauneuf Du Pape Barberini Blanc 2022 is best savoured alongside light seafood dishes or subtle cheeses, making every meal a celebration of the senses.

Decanter (98)

Bright and zesty in aroma, with no overt oaking to detract from the purity of the fruit. Only medium-bodied, with lovely crisp acidity cutting through. The discrete oak comes through on the finish, adding some cashew nuttiness and salinity to the long finish. Well balanced, pure and precise, this is the pinnacle of pure Grenache Blanc. Grown on galets roulés, matured in used barriques. Just 2,600 bottles produced.

Vaudieu Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Roussanne 2018 is a masterpiece from the heart of France's Southern Rhône region. The prestigious Château Vaudieu spans across 70 hectares and holds an illustrious history since 1767. This single-varietal white wine, created from old Roussanne vines, is coveted for its impressive depth and textured palate.

The winemaking process is meticulous, involving manual harvesting and fermentation in barriques and demi-muids. This unique method lends profound complexity to the Vaudieu Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Roussanne 2018, balancing the opulent fruit flavours with a delicate minerality. The result is an enchanting bouquet of pears, white peaches, and honey, coupled with a long, harmonious finish.

Whether it's to savour on a special occasion, or as a sophisticated gift, this wine serves as an epitome of Château Vaudieu's commitment to exemplify excellence in winemaking and the unique characteristics of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation.

Decanter (99)

Richly aromatic, with deep pear and a touch of yellow melon. Lightly honeyed on the nose, then more noticeably so on the palate, with sweet oak spice melding with the sappy acidity. Powerful in flavour, but with great focus, clarity and freshness; this has huge length, without any excessive body. Good now, will be better in time. Grown on limestone soils, aged in barriques, 50% of which are new. Just 2,700 bottles produced.

Jeb Dunnuck (95)

One of my favorite whites from the south of France is Daniel Brunier’s Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc and his 2019 is another stunning effort. Always a blend of Clairette, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Bourboulenc brought up in foudre, this beauty boasts an exotic nose of honeyed peach, quince, crushed citrus, and salty minerality, all with a floral edge. Medium to full-bodied on the palate with flawless balance and beautifully integrated acidity, enjoy this concentrated white anytime over the coming 15-20 years.

Vinous (94)

Translucent yellow. A powerful, highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh orchard, pit fruits, succulent herbs and pungent flowers, along with a building mineral element. Stains the palate with juicy pear, nectarine and Meyer lemon flavors that are sharpened by a gingery flourish. Shows excellent clarity on a very long, penetrating finish that echoes the floral and mineral notes.