Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos des Papes 2017

Clos des Papes, run by successive generations of the Avril family, has a long and illustrious history of producing exceptional quality wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Though 90% of production is red, 10% is reserved for white wine, the debut of the ‘Blanc’ in 1955. It is a blend of equal parts Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul, vinified and aged in stainless steel for 6 months. From the warm 2017 vintage, this is rich and round with intense notes of orange citrus, blossom, stone fruits and honey. An excellent wine to drink whilst young with meaty white fish such as turbot.