I enjoyed the 1997 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Hippolyte Cuvee Speciale blanc. It is the first time they have made a white Cuvee Hippolyte (this bottling is destined to be drunk mostly with Brunier's friends). The wine will drink well for 3-4 years. 1997 was an excellent vintage for white Rhones. The wine exhibits citrusy, honeyed, rose petal-like scents, good fruit, and a medium to full-bodied personality. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524