2017 Roger Sabon Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc "Renaissance"

From: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, France Varietals: 35% Roussanne, 30% Clairette, 25% Grenache Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc Taste and Critical Acclaim: “Brought up all in wood (tronconique tanks), the 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Renaissance Blanc is a blend of 35% Roussanne, 30% Clairette, 25% Grenache Blanc and the rest Bourboulenc. Terrific notes of pear, citrus blossom, spice, brioche, and honeysuckle all flow to a rich, full-bodied, opulent white that has good acidity and a clean, balanced, impeccably made style. It's a classy, balanced white that's going to evolve gracefully for a decade or more.” —Jeb Dunnuck, 93 points (August 2018)“The 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Renaissance Blanc showed well in my blind tasting, boasting hints of honey and plentiful pineapple fruit. It's ripe and weighty, with an undeniably rich texture but one that's balanced by tangerine and lime notes and a refreshing finish.” —Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 92 points
 Pairing: This wine will pair beautifully