Ripe stone fruits, chamomile, toast, and a beautiful sense of crushed stone-like minerality all emerge from the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc, a vibrant, medium-bodied white from this estate that has integrated acidity, terrific balance, and outstanding length. It has a kiss of almost Burgundian-like reduction right on opening, and this classy white is going to drink nicely for a solid decade, if not longer. Give it a year if you can. The blend is 30% Grenache Blanc, 30% Clairette, 25% Roussanne, and 15% Bourboulenc, and it was brought up in a combination of stainless steel, concrete, and old and new barrels.

Youthful nose of lemon blossoms, white peaches and Asian pears. Very elegant and vivacious for a white Rhone. Medium-bodied and polished palate, with a lovely saltiness at the finish that makes it feel crisper than the wine really is. A cuvee based on viognier and marsanne with clairette and grenache blanc. Vinified completely in stainless steel.

Persimmon, green plum and yellow apple flavors are round and lush, powered by racy acidity, with savory notes of fennel and chives. Lemon, honeysuckle blossom and green almond accents add detail, along with salty yeastiness for savory energy. Offers a clean, smoke-tinged finish. Drink now through 2028. 800 cases made, 250 cases imported.

Evoking aromas of spring flowers, white fruits and ripe orchard fruits intertwined with elegant spicy notes, the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc from Domaine de la Solitude is medium-bodied, elegant and juicy, with a delicate core of fruit and fresh notes of flowers in the finish. This classic, well-executed white wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a blend of 30% Grenache Blanc, 30% Clairette, 25% Roussanne and 15% Bourboulenc, all matured for 10 months in wooden tanks (10%), new barrels (10%), used barrels (10%) and stainless steel (50%).