The rich, beautifully textured 2014 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a serious white that excels for its depth of fruit and layered, mouth-filling style. Made from 80% Grenache Blanc and 20% Clairette, Roussanne and Bourboulenc that was aged all in barrel, it exhibits a medium gold color as well as classic southern Rh?ne inspired notes of orchard fruits, brioche and honeysuckle. While no lightweight and with moderate acidity, it stays clean, refreshing and crisp with a dry finish. I like it, but wouldn’t push the aging curve too much.