Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc Beauvenir Vintage:2024 On the plus side the

On the plus side the exceptionally rich and concentrated broad-shouldered flavors possess outstanding amounts of dry extract that impart a velvety texture to the plush finish that is slightly sweet due to the generous wood treatment

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the comparison between the 2009

Soter suggests that “the most successful wines are nowadays being measured by their phenolic concentration and their sheer ripeness

Enormously rich and sweet on the palate

Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc Beauvenir Vintage:2024 On the plus side theThe new wood has been pared back in the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos de Beauvenir, a 70 30 blend of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc aged predominantly in demi muids, with 15% going into new barriques. Hints of oaky spice accent pineapple and lime notes on the nose, while the medium to full bodied palate is rich and silky in texture, even a trifle phenolic on the finish in its youth. This should be even better in another year or two.