Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc 2022
- jd93+
- v91
- ws91
- wa88
Category | White Wine |
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Brand | Château Mont-Redon |
Origin | France, Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
"Incredibly mineral and saline with astonishing focus and precision for this very warm location. Great lemon aromas ranging from blossoms to the peel. Great concentration, but no less vitality. Amazingly long finish that reminds me of great Alsace dry rieslings, like Clos St. Hune! Drink or hold." James Suckling 96 points Drink 2024-31
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd93+
The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc is Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and smaller amounts of Roussanne, Picpoul, and Bourboulenc. Ripe citrus, crushed stone, white flowers, and even a kiss of brioche all emerge on the nose, and it's medium-bodied, with a pure, elegant mouthfeel, good acidity, and a great finish. It's going to evolve for 10-12 years, if not longer, if well stored.
Vinous
- v91
The 2022 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc unwinds with green apple, pear, pastry and lemon flesh aromatics. Touching the palate with lifting freshness and great tension, the medium-bodied 2022 closes with energy on the sapid finish.
Wine Spectator
- ws91
Beautifully fresh and pure, with a bed of chalky minerals supporting an inviting mix of apple and quince notes driven by mandarin orange acidity. Well-crafted, with nice length and energy, plus a hint of shortbread. Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Picpoul. Drink now through 2028.
Wine Advocate
- wa88
Mont Redon's 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a blend of 60% Grenache Blanc, 30% Clairette and 5% Roussanne, with the balance a mix of Bourboulenc and Picpoul. Picked early, fermented and aged (briefly, it's normally bottled in May following the vintage) in stainless steel, it's plump, round and soft, with notes of pear, citrus and fennel. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.