Mont Redon's 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a tank-made blend of 55% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 15% Roussanne and 10% Picpoul Blanc. Scents of fresh pineapple, white peach and citrus mark the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied and lush without being heavy, finishing crisp and mouthwatering, with a mild sensation of dried spices and crushed stones. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.

The 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a tank-fermented and aged blend of 55% Grenache Blanc, 25% Clairette and 10% Roussanne, with the balance a mix of Picpoul Blanc and Bourboulenc. Clean, pure and precise, this medium-bodied wine boasts notes of tangerines and nectarines, capped by a touch of chalk dust on the finish.

The 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is also outstanding. A blend of 55% Grenache, 20% Clairette, 10% Roussanne and the balance Bourboulenc and other white varieties, it exhibits plenty of golden fruits, pineapple, citrus and spicy qualities, medium-bodied richness, beautiful freshness, and precision on the palate. Enjoy this beauty over the coming 2-3 years. Drink now-2015. Presenting a solid lineup of wines, this large estate is located in the northwestern portion of Chateauneuf du Pape and covers over 250 acres. The young Jean Abeille and Didier Fabre now manage the estate. Importer: Kobrand, Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7700

The 1991 white Chateauneuf du Pape returns to the lean, austere, innocuous style that is typical of this estate's whites, except for their delicious 1990.