Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape blanc 2005

Parker über: Chateauneuf du Pape blanc

-- Parker: This is one of the finest estates for white Chateauneuf du Pape, which can often be very long-lived. None of it goes through malolactic fermentation and they never acidify the wines. In 2005 it is made primarily from Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Clairette, white Grenache, and Picpoul. Notes of marzipan, honeysuckle, pear, and white flowers jump from the glass of this full-bodied wine that tips the scales at about 13.9% alcohol. Interestingly, the Avrils say their white Chateauneuf du Pape is much lower in alcohol than their red. By the way, they also made terrific white Chateauneuf du Pape, assuming you can still find any, in both 2004 and 2003, but sadly only around 1,000 cases are produced, which is significant for an estate Chateauneuf du Pape. 93/100