Clos Roquète Blanc 2022
JEB DUNNUCK – DÉGUSTATION OCTOBRE 2024
(94) Pear, honeyed flowers, spice, and some chalky, mineral notes all define the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Clos Roquete Blanc, a beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied white that has a round, layered texture, the fresher, focused style of Clairette, and a great finish.
JAMESSUCKLING.COM – AVRIL 2024 – JAMES SUCKLING
A spectacular white, spicy, balanced and harmonious, with aromas of baked lemons, anise, honeysuckle, warm herbs and a touch of blanched almonds. It’s medium- to full-bodied with precise definition on the palate. Lively and vibrant with a caressing texture at the edges. The center-palate is vibrating with tension. Long finish. Drink or hold. 95 pts
JANCIS ROBINSON – ALISTAIR COOPER – DÉGUSTATION LE 5 OCTOBRE 2023
16,5. Fresh and honeyed nose. Rich palate and some sweetness. Really textured and weighty, with a warming richness on the finish. Honey, marzipan and fennel. Ripe and layered.
Drink 2027-2036
JEB DUNNUCK.COM – AUG. 27, 2023
95. Bottled in July but not scheduled for release until January of 2024, the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos Roquete Blanc is one-third each Grenache, Roussanne, and Clairette that was raised all in wood. It has gorgeous notes of ripe pears, melon, honeyed flowers, spice, and a distinct sense of minerality. With good concentration, medium to full-bodied, and a ripe, layered mouthfeel, it’s another serious while from this team that will absolutely shine on the dinner table.
WINE ADVOCATE – JOE CZERWINSKI – DÉGUSTATION LE 20 JUIN 2023
92-94. Roughly one-third each Clairette, Grenache and Roussanne, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc was still awaiting bottling at the end of June 2023. Hints of honey accent ripe pineapple aromas in this medium to full-bodied wine, which is plump and round in the mouth, yet it finishes bright and zesty, with ample citrusy length.
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