Clos de Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2012

PRE-SALE SHIPS & AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP EARLY FEBRUARY 2025! ***** JLL (highest rating he gives) 93 pts Vinous 94 pts Wine Advocate (Jeb Dunnuck) "These are consistently among the most age worthy white wines of the appellation (Chateauneuf-du-Pape), exactly as Vincent Avril intended when he began to assume control of his family's domain..."-Josh Reynolds, Vinous Media   "...the 2012 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc offers up ripe stone fruits, white currants, honeysuckle and licorice to go with a full-bodied, rich and powerful profile on the palate that somehow stays beautifully fresh and focused. It’s a gorgeous wine that can be consumed in its fresh and vibrant youth, or cellared for a decade or two.-Jeb Dunnuck 93 pts Vinous Pale yellow-gold. Expressive citrus pith, pear, floral and smoky mineral scents are complemented by a deeper suggestion of toasty lees. Densely packed but vibrant Meyer lemon, pear nectar and candied ginger flavors are sharpened by a suggesti