Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc 2024 Clos du Mont Olivet | Rhône

Clos du Mont-Olivet 's Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc cuvée embodies the elegance and complexity of great southern whites. Made from a harmonious blend of 40% Clairette, 30% Roussanne, 14% Bourboulenc, 10% Grenache Blanc, complemented by touches of Picpoul, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris and Picardan, this cuvée reflects the richness of the appellation's traditional grape varieties.

Philippe Mischler, sommelier at Mundovin : The vines thrive on sandy-clay soils in the Montalivet, La Grenade, La Font du Pape, Les Cabanes and Palestor districts, giving the wine finesse and minerality. The winemaking process is meticulous: the grapes, hand-harvested early in the morning to preserve their freshness, are pressed in whole bunches. The selected juices spend a night in static settling before fermentation and ageing in stainless steel tanks (88%) and new barrels (12%), preserving the wine's aromatic purity while adding complexity.

The nose is complex, combining aromas of white flowers (jasmine), white fruit (pear, peach), citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and fine spicy and herbaceous notes (fennel, thyme).

On the palate, the attack is full and flavorful, with a silky texture and lovely freshness. Flavors of stewed white fruit, apricot, ginger, green pepper and peppermint are sustained by a long, saline and elegant finish.