Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
2021
In 1781, in the small town of Tupin-et-Semons, south of Lyon and within the most prestigious vineyard of the Rhône, Joseph Vidal founded the House of the same name. From the outset, it acquired an international reputation thanks to Thomas Jefferson, then United States Ambassador to France, who visited the estate in 1787. In the 1890s, Gustave Vidal married a daughter of the Fleury family and Maison Vidal became Maison Vidal-Fleury. These nuptials came at just the right time as the bride's...
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Sandy vineyard with pebbles. Altitude 80 m to 150 m.
Appearance pale yellow Nose : fresh, fruity, floral Palate : Fresh, with honey and nuts. Finish on a beautiful acidity.
Just bottled two weeks before this tasting, the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc nevertheless showed beautifully, with lots of white peach and tart citrus, as well as a touch of brioche, on the nose. Clean, medium-bodied, vibrant, and refreshing, it shows the pure, classic, elegant style of the vintage and will be incredibly versatile on the dinner table.
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