Wine Reviews

A mouthfilling, decadent style, grounded by a serious mineral foundation. Honeysuckle, star fruit and creamed yellow apple are flecked with green herbs and a flattering brush of toasty oak and almond richness.

A deep, complex bouquet of white fruits, jasmine, flowers, honeysuckle, ripe orchard fruits and spices introduces the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos de Beauvenir, a full-bodied, round wine with a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids, a layered palate and a long, delicate, ethereal finish enhanced by a delicate phenolic aftertaste.

The 2023 Châteauneuf du-Pape Blanc Clos de Beauvenir showcases fragrant lemon flesh, vanilla and cedar alongside flinty subtleties. Full-bodied and rich, the 2023 packs plentiful flavor concentration, flawlessly kept in check by bright acidity.

A stunning nose of fresh honeycomb, apricots and candied orange slices with touches of orange blossoms and wild herbs. Concentrated, juicy and beautifully balanced, the mineral acidity lifts the medium- to full-bodied palate.

The 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Clos De Beauvenir Blanc (52% Roussanne and 48% Grenache Blanc) is along the same lines, if not a touch more focused and precise. Honeyed pears, white flowers, spice, and crushed stone-like minerality all define the aromatics, and it’s medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, and a gorgeous finish. You can safely put this up with the crème de la crème of the vintage, and it should evolve gracefully over the coming decade if well stored.