A blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Roussanne, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Clos du Roi Blanc spent five months in barriques, giving it a hint of praline-like nuttiness on the nose and a bit of honeyed richness on the palate. Fresh and vibrant, the main impression is of pineapple and citrus in this medium-bodied effort that shows ample focus and length.