Clos Montolivet Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Montolivet
Label Name:
 
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Southern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
40% Clairette, 30% Roussanne, 14% Bourboulenc, 10% Grenache Blanc, 2% Clairette Rose, 2% Picardan, 1% Picpoul Blanc, 1% Grenache Gris
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 94; Wine Advocate 92-93; Vinous 92; Wine Spectator 92; James Suckling 93; Revue du Vin de France 94-95

Tasting Note
Aromas of honeysuckle, white flowers, pear and white peach with chalky mineral and subtle salted-butter notes. Medium-full, rounded palate with bright lemony acidity and a long, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with herbs, grilled scallops, pork with beurre blanc, soft-ripened cheeses. Asian: steamed sea bass with ginger & scallion, prawn dumplings, sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, indigenous yeast fermentation; no malolactic; aged ~7 months (≈88% stainless steel, 12% new oak); certified organic/sustainable viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Clos du Mont-Olivet, family estate founded 1932 (Sabon family), fourth-generation producers on classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroirs.